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<p>Taking another progressive step, the Supreme Court of India on Monday prohibited the use of rather inhumane 'two-finger test' in cases of rape and sexual assaults.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stating it was 'regrettable' that such practice continued, the Supreme Court bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli made the observations.</p>

<p>"This court has time and again deprecated the use of two finger test in cases alleging rape and sexual assault. The so called test has no scientific basis."</p>

<p>Stating the test&nbsp;re-victimises and re-traumatises the women, the court warned that, "the two finger test must not be conducted."</p>

<p>"The test is based on an incorrect assumption that a sexually active woman cannot be raped. Nothing can be further from the truth."</p>

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<p>The bench made the observations while restoring conviction in a rape case and called the practice 'patriarchal' and 'sexist'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The probative value of a woman's testimony does not depend on her sexual history. It is patriarchal and sexist to suggest that a woman cannot be believed when she states that she was raped merely because she is sexually active."</p>

<p>In the concluding statements, the bench ordered the union government and state governments to ensure that guidelines laid down by the Department of Health and Family Welfare are implemented in government and private hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-supreme-court-starts-live-streaming-cases-in-historic-first-520067" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: India's Supreme Court starts live-streaming cases, in historic first</strong></a></p>

<p>The Indian Supreme Court lately has been taking a modern and progressive stance in dismantling the archaic ideas about the customs in society.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, the SC in August said that unmarried partnerships and queer relationships can also be considered family.</p>

<p>"Familial relationships may take the form of domestic, unmarried partnerships or queer relationships," said the court.</p>

<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-unmarried-partnerships-or-queer-relationships-are-also-familial-relationships-sc-511154" target="_blank"><strong>Indian SC says unmarried partnerships, queer relationships can also be considered as family</strong></a></p>

<p>Further building upon its statement, the bench comprising of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna asserted that atypical family units are also entitled to equal protection of the law.</p>

<p>"A household may be a single parent household for any number of reasons, including the death of a spouse, separation, or divorce. Similarly, the guardians and caretakers (who traditionally occupy the roles of the "mother" and the "father") of children may change with remarriage, adoption, or fostering.<strong>"</strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Taking another progressive step, the Supreme Court of India on Monday prohibited the use of rather inhumane 'two-finger test' in cases of rape and sexual assaults.

Taking another progressive step, the Supreme Court of India on Monday prohibited the use of rather inhumane 'two-finger test' in cases of rape and sexual assaults. Stating it was 'regrettable' that such practice continued, the Supreme Court bench of Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli made the observations. "This court has time and again deprecated the use of two finger test in cases alleging rape and sexual assault. The so called test has no scientific basis." Stating the test re-victimises and re-traumatises the women, the court warned that, "the two finger test must not be conducted." "The test is based on an incorrect assumption that a sexually active woman cannot be raped. Nothing can be further from the truth." Also watch: India: Supreme Court livestreams proceedings heard by five-judge bench The bench made the observations while restoring conviction in a rape case and called the practice 'patriarchal' and 'sexist'. "The probative value of a woman's testimony does not depend on her sexual history. It is patriarchal and sexist to suggest that a woman cannot be believed when she states that she was raped merely because she is sexually active." In the concluding statements, the bench ordered the union government and state governments to ensure that guidelines laid down by the Department of Health and Family Welfare are implemented in government and private hospitals. Read more: India's Supreme Court starts live-streaming cases, in historic first The Indian Supreme Court lately has been taking a modern and progressive stance in dismantling the archaic ideas about the customs in society. As reported by WION, the SC in August said that unmarried partnerships and queer relationships can also be considered family. "Familial relationships may take the form of domestic, unmarried partnerships or queer relationships," said the court. Read more: Indian SC says unmarried partnerships, queer relationships can also be considered as family Further building upon its statement, the bench comprising of Justices DY Chandrachud and AS Bopanna asserted that atypical family units are also entitled to equal protection of the law. "A household may be a single parent household for any number of reasons, including the death of a spouse, separation, or divorce. Similarly, the guardians and caretakers (who traditionally occupy the roles of the "mother" and the "father") of children may change with remarriage, adoption, or fostering." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Chern-Chyi will be in Delhi next week to take part in the annual India-Taiwan deputy economic minister-level meeting.</p>

<p>The meeting hasn't happened in person for the last two years because of the Covid crisis. It alternates between the two sides; meaning one year it is held in New Delhi while the following year, it takes place in&nbsp;Taipei and has&nbsp;been happening for the last 14 years.</p>

<p>Minister Chen&nbsp;leads a delegation of Taiwanese investors, including IT companies. He will also address the India-Taiwan Industrial Collaboration Summit organised by the industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry (FICCI) in the national capital.</p>

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<p>The visit comes in the backdrop of Taiwan aiming to set up a semiconductor manufacturing hub in India while focusing on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Delhi.</p>

<p>Minister Chen's visit comes as the US-led "Chip 4" alliance is being emphasised by Taipei to ensure supply chain resilience when it comes to semiconductors. Taiwan, along with the United States, South Korea and Japan are members of the grouping.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Taiwan is seen as a superpower in terms of semiconductor manufacturing, India is keen to roll out the red carpet for global investors to set up manufacturing facilities in the country under the 'SemiconIndia' programme.</p>

<p>The total outlay of the programme is $9 billion (Rs 76,000 crore) for the development of semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-is-a-major-partner-for-us-says-israel-envoy-naor-gilon-527189"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;India is a major partner for us, says Israel envoy Naor Gilon</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier this year, tensions grew between China and Taiwan following a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi. What followed were days of military blockade of the island by Beijing as the world remained on tenterhooks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the tensions since then have abated, worries over fresh tension remain as Chinese leadership has been calling for "reunification" of the self-ruled island which it sees as a "breakaway province".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only 13 countries in the world recognize Taiwan as a country but Taipei has continued to engage diplomatically with over 50 nations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kashmiri-politicians-brief-eu-parliamentarians-over-developments-in-the-union-territory-528454"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Kashmiri politicians brief EU parliamentarians over developments in the union territory</strong></a></p>

<p>While New Delhi does not recognise Taiwan as a country, it was in 1995 that India-Taipei Association was established that marked the beginning of ties. The association, which is the main Indian diplomatic presence in the island, aims to facilitate businesses, people to people exchange and is authorised to provide all consular and passport services.</p>

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Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Chern-Chyi will be in Delhi next week to take part in the annual India-Taiwan deputy economic minister-level meeting.

Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Chern-Chyi will be in Delhi next week to take part in the annual India-Taiwan deputy economic minister-level meeting. The meeting hasn't happened in person for the last two years because of the Covid crisis. It alternates between the two sides; meaning one year it is held in New Delhi while the following year, it takes place in Taipei and has been happening for the last 14 years. Minister Chen leads a delegation of Taiwanese investors, including IT companies. He will also address the India-Taiwan Industrial Collaboration Summit organised by the industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in the national capital. Also watch: 'Taiwan expects greater China pressure' The visit comes in the backdrop of Taiwan aiming to set up a semiconductor manufacturing hub in India while focusing on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Delhi. Minister Chen's visit comes as the US-led "Chip 4" alliance is being emphasised by Taipei to ensure supply chain resilience when it comes to semiconductors. Taiwan, along with the United States, South Korea and Japan are members of the grouping. While Taiwan is seen as a superpower in terms of semiconductor manufacturing, India is keen to roll out the red carpet for global investors to set up manufacturing facilities in the country under the 'SemiconIndia' programme. The total outlay of the programme is $9 billion (Rs 76,000 crore) for the development of semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem. Read more: India is a major partner for us, says Israel envoy Naor Gilon Earlier this year, tensions grew between China and Taiwan following a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi. What followed were days of military blockade of the island by Beijing as the world remained on tenterhooks. While the tensions since then have abated, worries over fresh tension remain as Chinese leadership has been calling for "reunification" of the self-ruled island which it sees as a "breakaway province". Only 13 countries in the world recognize Taiwan as a country but Taipei has continued to engage diplomatically with over 50 nations. Read more: Kashmiri politicians brief EU parliamentarians over developments in the union territory While New Delhi does not recognise Taiwan as a country, it was in 1995 that India-Taipei Association was established that marked the beginning of ties. The association, which is the main Indian diplomatic presence in the island, aims to facilitate businesses, people to people exchange and is authorised to provide all consular and passport services. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuiddxm7LGYVSk2j" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday claimed that his predecessor Imran Khan contacted him a month ago and offered him the name of three candidates who could be nominated for the post of army chief.</p>

<p>According to local media reports, Sharif made the revelation while holding a meeting with social media influencers in the eastern city of Lahore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Imran Khan suggested that we give him three names and he gives three names for the post of army chief and then we decide on the appointment of the new chief from those six names," said Sharif.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If there is a common name in both the lists, then we will agree.&nbsp;I flatly refused Imran Khan's offer by saying 'thank you'," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan PM said he "only offered to hold talks on the charter of democracy and the charter of economy".</p>

<p>“I sent a message [to Imran Khan] that the appointment of army chief is the constitutional right of the prime minister and I would do it on my own,” he added.</p>

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<p>The statement by Sharif, if true, could harm Khan, who has started a march from Lahore to the capital city of Islamabad to protest against the ruling administration and call for fresh elections.</p>

<p>The former PM has been iterating for the past few months that the Sharif government is stalling elections to bring an army chief of its choice.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-to-appoint-next-army-chief-in-november-says-defence-minister-asif-517303" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Pakistan PM to appoint next Army chief in November, says Defence Minister Asif</strong></a></p>

<p>As reported by WION, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in the last essay of his stint as the army leader. He is expected to retire in November after a six-year tenure and Sharif is yet to name his successor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The appointment of the Army chief in Pakistan is a big deal as the Army rules the coup-prone country from behind the curtains.</p>

<p>While a democratic regime sits in Islamabad at all times, it is the Army headquarters in Rawalpindi where the big decisions are taken and instructed to the executive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most governments in Pakistan tend to have an Army chief that dictates the actions. The selection of the COAS thus assumes paramount importance.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-army-chief-hints-at-peace-with-india-without-mentioning-kashmir-523657" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Pakistan army chief hints at peace with India without mentioning Kashmi</strong></a><strong>r</strong></p>

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday claimed that his predecessor Imran Khan contacted him a month ago and offered him the name of three candidates who could be nominated for the post of army chief.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday claimed that his predecessor Imran Khan contacted him a month ago and offered him the name of three candidates who could be nominated for the post of army chief. According to local media reports, Sharif made the revelation while holding a meeting with social media influencers in the eastern city of Lahore. "Imran Khan suggested that we give him three names and he gives three names for the post of army chief and then we decide on the appointment of the new chief from those six names," said Sharif. "If there is a common name in both the lists, then we will agree. I flatly refused Imran Khan's offer by saying 'thank you'," he added. The Pakistan PM said he "only offered to hold talks on the charter of democracy and the charter of economy". “I sent a message [to Imran Khan] that the appointment of army chief is the constitutional right of the prime minister and I would do it on my own,” he added. WATCH | Imran Khan accuses Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif of corruption × The statement by Sharif, if true, could harm Khan, who has started a march from Lahore to the capital city of Islamabad to protest against the ruling administration and call for fresh elections. The former PM has been iterating for the past few months that the Sharif government is stalling elections to bring an army chief of its choice. Read more: Pakistan PM to appoint next Army chief in November, says Defence Minister Asif As reported by WION, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in the last essay of his stint as the army leader. He is expected to retire in November after a six-year tenure and Sharif is yet to name his successor. The appointment of the Army chief in Pakistan is a big deal as the Army rules the coup-prone country from behind the curtains. While a democratic regime sits in Islamabad at all times, it is the Army headquarters in Rawalpindi where the big decisions are taken and instructed to the executive. Most governments in Pakistan tend to have an Army chief that dictates the actions. The selection of the COAS thus assumes paramount importance. Read more: Pakistan army chief hints at peace with India without mentioning Kashmir (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>If reports coming from the UK's&nbsp;ministry of defence are to be believed, Moscow is recruiting Russian prisoners that are suffering from infectious diseases such as&nbsp;HIV and hepatitis C for President Vladimir Putin's private army.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Putin's private army is called the Wagner group and according to UK intelligence officials, more than 100 convicts have been deployed with coloured bracelets, marking their illness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that role of Putin's private militia had evolved ever since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Earlier, the group hired professional Russian soldiers</p>

<p>"The role of Wagner Group has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In previous conflicts, it maintained relatively high recruitment standards, with many of its operators having previously served as professional Russian soldiers."</p>

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<p>It added that the recruitment of prisoners with serious medical concerns, "highlights an approach which now prioritises numbers over experience or quality."</p>

<p>Formed in 2014 by&nbsp;intelligence officer Dmitry Utkin, the Wagner group has a reputation for recruiting deadly mercenaries that carry operations based on the intel from the top hierarchy in the Kremlin.&nbsp;The payment is made only after the completion of a mission.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The war between Russia-Ukraine has been ongoing for more than eight months. Both sides have lost a huge chunk of soldiers. After Ukraine made decisive gains in the southern part of Ukraine in September, Putin was forced to call back his troops and launch partial mobilisation of troops.</p>

<p>However, the hodge-podge process of mobilisation meant that Moscow had to end the hiring spree, much before reaching its goals. In October, Kremlin employed the use of Iranian drones, according to western intelligence reports to target key Ukrainian cities and managed to wrestle some of the advantage back.</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. If reports coming from the UK's ministry of defence are to be believed, Moscow is recruiting Russian prisoners that are suffering from infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C for President Vladimir Putin's private army. Reportedly, Putin's private army is called the Wagner group and according to UK intelligence officials, more than 100 convicts have been deployed with coloured bracelets, marking their illness. The report added that role of Putin's private militia had evolved ever since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Earlier, the group hired professional Russian soldiers "The role of Wagner Group has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In previous conflicts, it maintained relatively high recruitment standards, with many of its operators having previously served as professional Russian soldiers." Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 30 October 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/NnbL0SZv8W 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/pVG0B0CJXK — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) October 30, 2022 × Read more: 'Choice of a real man': Russia attracts volunteer soldiers with mobile trucks, incentives It added that the recruitment of prisoners with serious medical concerns, "highlights an approach which now prioritises numbers over experience or quality." Formed in 2014 by intelligence officer Dmitry Utkin, the Wagner group has a reputation for recruiting deadly mercenaries that carry operations based on the intel from the top hierarchy in the Kremlin. The payment is made only after the completion of a mission. WATCH | Russia stops mobilisation of troops, President Putin says 'No additional mobilisation planned' × The war between Russia-Ukraine has been ongoing for more than eight months. Both sides have lost a huge chunk of soldiers. After Ukraine made decisive gains in the southern part of Ukraine in September, Putin was forced to call back his troops and launch partial mobilisation of troops. However, the hodge-podge process of mobilisation meant that Moscow had to end the hiring spree, much before reaching its goals. In October, Kremlin employed the use of Iranian drones, according to western intelligence reports to target key Ukrainian cities and managed to wrestle some of the advantage back. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidge3SH93IEcEb" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Greta Thunberg, the 19-year-old Swedish climate activist on Monday described climate summits such as the Cop27 conference, scheduled to take place in Egypt next week as a 'scam' and that people in positions of power were&nbsp;“greenwashing, lying and cheating”. The Swedish activist also said she will be skipping Cop27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m not going to Cop27 for many reasons, but the space for civil society this year is extremely limited,” said Thunberg in an interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Cops are mainly used as an opportunity for leaders and people in power to get attention, using many different kinds of greenwashing, So, as it is now, the 'Cops' are really not working, unless of course, we use them as an opportunity to mobilise."</p>

<p>“We’re right now in a very desperate position and many people are becoming desperate and are trying to find new methods because we realise that what we’ve been doing up until now has not done the trick,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greta-thunberg-makes-surprise-appearance-at-glastonbury-festival-492033" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Greta Thunberg makes surprise appearance at Glastonbury festival</strong></a></p>

<p>Thunberg, who made waves for her crusade against the big corporates and governments said activists "must try to make people realise what a scam this is and realise that these systems are failing us."</p>

<p>“Harming people is one thing and making someone annoyed is a different thing," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thunberg may have been referring to the recent spate of environmental activists across the globe taking radical measures to make their voices heard.</p>

<p>Environmental activists have been staging protests by hurling products at famous paintings and bursting into monologues on 'how to save the climate'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/woke-climate-activists-throw-tomato-soup-at-84-million-van-gogh-painting-525661"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;'Woke' climate activists throw tomato soup at $84 million Van Gogh painting</strong></a></p>

<p>However, this is not the first time that Thunberg has called out greenwashing and the climate summits for being a sham.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, in an op-ed in a leading western publication, Thunberg echoed a similar line by stating, "we’ve been greenwashed out of our senses."</p>

<p>"It gives me no pleasure whatsoever to keep calling out the bullshit of our so-called leaders. I want to believe that people are good. But there really seems to be no end to these cynical games," she further wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the&nbsp;process of fabricating or exaggerating a product, service, brand, or even an entire company's green credentials is known as "greenwashing."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/big-brands-like-coca-cola-found-guilty-of-greenwashing-what-is-this-and-why-is-it-problematic-493682#what-exactly-is-greenwashing-493670" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Big brands like Coca Cola found guilty of 'greenwashing', what is this and why is it problematic?</strong></a></p>

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Greta Thunberg, the 19-year-old Swedish climate activist on Monday described climate summits such as the Cop27 conference, scheduled to take place in Egypt next week as a 'scam' and that people in positions of power were “greenwashing, lying and cheating”.

Greta Thunberg, the 19-year-old Swedish climate activist on Monday described climate summits such as the Cop27 conference, scheduled to take place in Egypt next week as a 'scam' and that people in positions of power were “greenwashing, lying and cheating”. The Swedish activist also said she will be skipping Cop27. “I’m not going to Cop27 for many reasons, but the space for civil society this year is extremely limited,” said Thunberg in an interview. “The Cops are mainly used as an opportunity for leaders and people in power to get attention, using many different kinds of greenwashing, So, as it is now, the 'Cops' are really not working, unless of course, we use them as an opportunity to mobilise." “We’re right now in a very desperate position and many people are becoming desperate and are trying to find new methods because we realise that what we’ve been doing up until now has not done the trick,” she added. Read more: Greta Thunberg makes surprise appearance at Glastonbury festival Thunberg, who made waves for her crusade against the big corporates and governments said activists "must try to make people realise what a scam this is and realise that these systems are failing us." “Harming people is one thing and making someone annoyed is a different thing," she added. Thunberg may have been referring to the recent spate of environmental activists across the globe taking radical measures to make their voices heard. Environmental activists have been staging protests by hurling products at famous paintings and bursting into monologues on 'how to save the climate'. Read more: 'Woke' climate activists throw tomato soup at $84 million Van Gogh painting However, this is not the first time that Thunberg has called out greenwashing and the climate summits for being a sham. Earlier this month, in an op-ed in a leading western publication, Thunberg echoed a similar line by stating, "we’ve been greenwashed out of our senses." "It gives me no pleasure whatsoever to keep calling out the bullshit of our so-called leaders. I want to believe that people are good. But there really seems to be no end to these cynical games," she further wrote. Notably, the process of fabricating or exaggerating a product, service, brand, or even an entire company's green credentials is known as "greenwashing." Read more: Big brands like Coca Cola found guilty of 'greenwashing', what is this and why is it problematic? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>In a major milestone for Indian academia, the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) generated more than Rs.1000cr ($120.8&nbsp;million) in funding, and revenue in the financial year 2021-22. This is the first time in the history of the institute that the figure is surpassing the Rs.1000 crore ($1.21&nbsp;billion)&nbsp;mark, this sum includes Rs.768cr&nbsp; ($ 92.7 million) from Government projects and Rs.313&nbsp;crore&nbsp;($37.8 million) (in Industry consultancy. The Institute said that such collaborations are facilitated by a dedicated team at the Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR).</p>

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<p>Among the projects that raked in the funds are Education through Information and Communication Technology using Direct-to-Home(DTH), Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, Speech Technologies in Indian Languages and Collecting Datasets &amp; Benchmarks for Building Indian Language Technology.&nbsp;The total funding of Rs.1081crore ($160 million)&nbsp;for the period 2021-22 also shows a marked increase from the previous years' numbers, Rs.714 crore ($86.2 million)&nbsp;in 2020-21 and Rs.570 crore ($68.9 million)in 2019-20.</p>

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<p>Prof. Manu Santhanam, Dean, of ICSR at IIT Madras said that the institute's large value projects mostly the 5G telecom and computing sectors, are expected to grow further. "The total funding typically shows a growth rate year-on-year of around 5-8 per cent, but the industry funding has seen a greater spurt in recent years. A kew reason for the growth in industry-sponsored funding is the increased contribution in the form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for reasearch", he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The institute said that the numbers were a result of the strategy planned and implemented over the last decade, emphasis on technology transfer to the industry, consistent performance in NIRF rankings, high-quality research etc.&nbsp;</p>


In a major milestone for Indian academia, the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) generated more than Rs.1000cr ($120.8 million) in funding, and revenue in the financial year 2021-22.

In a major milestone for Indian academia, the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) generated more than Rs.1000cr ($120.8 million) in funding, and revenue in the financial year 2021-22. This is the first time in the history of the institute that the figure is surpassing the Rs.1000 crore ($1.21 billion) mark, this sum includes Rs.768cr ($ 92.7 million) from Government projects and Rs.313 crore ($37.8 million) (in Industry consultancy. The Institute said that such collaborations are facilitated by a dedicated team at the Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR). For the 1st time ever, @iitmadras generated Rs.1000cr+ in funding & revenue in a financial yr(21-22)..This includes Rs.768cr from #govt projects& Rs.313cr in #Industry consultancy Top proj: Edu using Direct-to-Home (DTH) Speech Tech in #indian languages CoE for road safety etc. pic.twitter.com/fnd2XsMTsN — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 31, 2022 × Among the projects that raked in the funds are Education through Information and Communication Technology using Direct-to-Home(DTH), Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, Speech Technologies in Indian Languages and Collecting Datasets & Benchmarks for Building Indian Language Technology. The total funding of Rs.1081crore ($160 million) for the period 2021-22 also shows a marked increase from the previous years' numbers, Rs.714 crore ($86.2 million) in 2020-21 and Rs.570 crore ($68.9 million)in 2019-20. Also read | Explained: Why ISRO again test-fired its CE-20 Cryogenic Engine, ahead of next flight in 2023 Prof. Manu Santhanam, Dean, of ICSR at IIT Madras said that the institute's large value projects mostly the 5G telecom and computing sectors, are expected to grow further. "The total funding typically shows a growth rate year-on-year of around 5-8 per cent, but the industry funding has seen a greater spurt in recent years. A kew reason for the growth in industry-sponsored funding is the increased contribution in the form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for reasearch", he added. Also read | India: ICG rescues 20 Bangladeshi fishermen off West Bengal coast The institute said that the numbers were a result of the strategy planned and implemented over the last decade, emphasis on technology transfer to the industry, consistent performance in NIRF rankings, high-quality research etc.

IIT-Madras generates highest-ever funding, revenue in FY21-22; rakes in $120 million

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has denied reports about laying off the company's employees at a date earlier than the 1st of November. In a response to a Twitter user asking about the layoffs, the billionaire tweeted it is false. Musk's response comes after reports of him ordering job cuts across the company emerged.

'It is false': Musk denies report he is laying off Twitter workers

<p>To achieve its ambitious space programme goals, Beijing recently launched the third and final module of the Tiangong space station on Monday (October&nbsp;31).</p>

<p>The state's CCTV broadcaster reported that the module 'Mengtian' or 'dreaming of the heavens' was launched on a Long March 5B rocker from the Wenchnag launch centre. The launch took place at&nbsp;3:27 pm.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Mengtian is an essential and final component of the T-shaped Tiangong space station which carries a number of cutting-edge scientific equipment in the orbit. Tiangong is expected to operate for nearly a decade or a bit more than that. The country has heavy expectations from the programme, AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Being a pride for the country for its space programme, it landed its robotic rovers on Mars and Moon, making the country the third to achieve this goal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/say-cheese-nasa-captures-a-smiling-picture-of-sun-netizens-amazed-529568"><strong>Also&nbsp;read |&nbsp;Say cheese! NASA captures a smiling picture of sun, netizens amazed</strong></a></p>

<p>Deng Hongqin, commander of the launching centre said, "Based on the flight data from the Long March 5B... carrier rocket and the solid calculations of the Beijing Aersospace Flight Control Centre, the Mengtian experimental module of the space station has accurately entered the predetermined orbit and the working conditions are normal." He further called the launch a "success."</p>

<p>Beijing has been investing heavily in its space programmes to actively match US and Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has been banned from International Space Station (ISS) since 2011 after&nbsp;the United States refused NASA to work with Beijing.</p>

<p>Working passionately to achieve the goal of superiority, China even landed a rover on Mars and sent probes to the Moon in its early space missions.&nbsp;</p>

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To achieve its ambitious space programme goals, Beijing recently launched the third and final module of the Tiangong space station on Monday (October 31). The state's CCTV broadcaster reported that the module 'Mengtian' or 'dreaming of the heavens' was launched on a Long March 5B rocker from the Wenchnag launch centre.

To achieve its ambitious space programme goals, Beijing recently launched the third and final module of the Tiangong space station on Monday (October 31). The state's CCTV broadcaster reported that the module 'Mengtian' or 'dreaming of the heavens' was launched on a Long March 5B rocker from the Wenchnag launch centre. The launch took place at 3:27 pm. Also read | NASA's Lucy mission captures breathtaking images of the Earth and the Moon The Mengtian is an essential and final component of the T-shaped Tiangong space station which carries a number of cutting-edge scientific equipment in the orbit. Tiangong is expected to operate for nearly a decade or a bit more than that. The country has heavy expectations from the programme, AFP reported. Being a pride for the country for its space programme, it landed its robotic rovers on Mars and Moon, making the country the third to achieve this goal. Also read | Say cheese! NASA captures a smiling picture of sun, netizens amazed Deng Hongqin, commander of the launching centre said, "Based on the flight data from the Long March 5B... carrier rocket and the solid calculations of the Beijing Aersospace Flight Control Centre, the Mengtian experimental module of the space station has accurately entered the predetermined orbit and the working conditions are normal." He further called the launch a "success." Beijing has been investing heavily in its space programmes to actively match US and Russia. China has been banned from International Space Station (ISS) since 2011 after the United States refused NASA to work with Beijing. Working passionately to achieve the goal of superiority, China even landed a rover on Mars and sent probes to the Moon in its early space missions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Mission successful': China launches its final module 'Mengtian' of Tiangong space station  

India has launched a $2.67 Billion plane project in Gujarat. What’s the project all about? What does India aim to achieve with it? Let’s get to the point

Airbus’ C-295 will be made in India

Former Indian Captain Virat Kohli has claimed a breach of his privacy after a video of his hotel room emerged on a social media platform.

Former Indian Captain Virat Kohli claims breach of privacy after hotel room filmed

Israel is all set to hold its fifth elections in less than four years on Tuesday hoping to break the deadlock between former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid. Israel has seen four inconclusive elections since 2019 that delivered two short lived coalition governments.

Israel to hold fifth election in four years: It's Benjamin Netanyahu vs Yair Lapid

Israel is all set to hold its fifth elections in less than four years on Tuesday hoping to break the deadlock between former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid. Israel has seen four inconclusive elections since 2019 that delivered two short lived coalition governments. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen brings in more information on this.

Israel Elections 2022 | Induction of new leader may take 6-7 weeks: Israel envoy to India

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<p>In what bears an eerie similarity to the January 6 US Capitol riots, an Associated Press report has claimed that David Depape, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, carried zip ties with him.</p>

<p>The report stated that during the Capitol Hill riots, the protesters could be heard looking for Pelosi by shouting&nbsp;'Where's Nancy?' and carrying zip ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A person associated with the investigation gave the details about the zip tie connection on the condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>According to media reports, Depape before attacking Paul Pelosi also shouted, "Where is Nancy?", whilst carrying the zip-tie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attacker's background also gives credence to the report. Depape is a&nbsp;self-described nudist activist who lives in the Bay Area and is a proponent of far-right conspiracy theories.</p>

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<p>Depape has been arrested by the police and&nbsp;booked on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, battery, burglary, and several other felonies.</p>

<p>However, so far, no information regarding his motive has been communicated to the media or the public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said that police detective, assisted by FBI agents, are yet to determine what caused the home invasion but added, "We know this was not a random act”&nbsp;and that it was targeted and "wrong."</p>

<p>"The suspect pulled the hammer away from Mr Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it," San Francisco police chief Bill Scott told reporters. He later&nbsp;added that Paul Pelosi was hit at least once.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, Nancy was in Washington DC at the time of the attack. After being informed of the intrusion, she rushed to the San Francisco hospital where Paul, 82, "underwent successful surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands," according to Nancy's office. He is expected to make a full recovery.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-arrested-in-attack-on-us-house-speaker-nancy-pelosis-husband-faces-charges-529527" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Man arrested in attack on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband faces charges</strong></a></p>

<p>On Sunday, Nancy took to Twitter to release a statement where she said her family was "heartbroken and traumatised" by the violent attack.</p>

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<p>"Our children, our grandchildren and I are heartbroken and traumatized by the life-threatening attack on our Pop," said Pelosi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Please know that the outpouring of prayers and warm wishes from so many in the Congress is a comfort to our family and is helping Paul make progress with his recovery. His condition continues to improve," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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In what bears an eerie similarity to the January 6 US Capitol riots, an Associated Press report has claimed that David Depape, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, carried zip ties with him.

In what bears an eerie similarity to the January 6 US Capitol riots, an Associated Press report has claimed that David Depape, the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, carried zip ties with him. The report stated that during the Capitol Hill riots, the protesters could be heard looking for Pelosi by shouting 'Where's Nancy?' and carrying zip ties. A person associated with the investigation gave the details about the zip tie connection on the condition of anonymity. According to media reports, Depape before attacking Paul Pelosi also shouted, "Where is Nancy?", whilst carrying the zip-tie. The attacker's background also gives credence to the report. Depape is a self-described nudist activist who lives in the Bay Area and is a proponent of far-right conspiracy theories. WATCH | US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband assaulted with hammer × Depape has been arrested by the police and booked on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, battery, burglary, and several other felonies. However, so far, no information regarding his motive has been communicated to the media or the public. On Friday, San Francisco Police Chief William Scott said that police detective, assisted by FBI agents, are yet to determine what caused the home invasion but added, "We know this was not a random act” and that it was targeted and "wrong." "The suspect pulled the hammer away from Mr Pelosi and violently assaulted him with it," San Francisco police chief Bill Scott told reporters. He later added that Paul Pelosi was hit at least once. As reported by WION, Nancy was in Washington DC at the time of the attack. After being informed of the intrusion, she rushed to the San Francisco hospital where Paul, 82, "underwent successful surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands," according to Nancy's office. He is expected to make a full recovery. Read more: Man arrested in attack on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband faces charges On Sunday, Nancy took to Twitter to release a statement where she said her family was "heartbroken and traumatised" by the violent attack. Please know that the prayers and warm wishes from so many are a comfort to our family and are helping Paul make progress with his recovery. We are grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and emergency services, and for the life-saving medical care he is receiving. — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) October 30, 2022 × "Our children, our grandchildren and I are heartbroken and traumatized by the life-threatening attack on our Pop," said Pelosi. "Please know that the outpouring of prayers and warm wishes from so many in the Congress is a comfort to our family and is helping Paul make progress with his recovery. His condition continues to improve," she added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Paul Pelosi attacker carried zip ties similar to those found on Capitol Hill rioters: Report

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<p>In what comes as an important call between&nbsp;Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his US counterpart, the former has criticized the US saying it should stop trying to contain and suppress China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The US side should stop its containment and suppression of China and not create new obstacles to bilateral relations,” read the statement released by Beijing's foreign ministry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chinese minister also took a shot at the US for its recent strategy of curbing the export of semiconductors to China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The US side introduced new export controls against China, restricting investments in China, seriously violating free-trade principles and seriously harming China’s legitimate rights and interests, which must be corrected.”</p>

<p>As reported by WION, the US, earlier this month, tightened export controls&nbsp;to cut off China from specific chips produced anywhere in the globe using American machinery.</p>

<p>The move extends USA's reach in an effort to halt Beijing's scientific and military advancements.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-responds-angrily-after-us-announces-chip-export-restrictions-523659"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;China responds angrily after US announces chip export restrictions</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Antony Blinken took to Twitter to inform about the phone call. However, he stopped short of mentioning the criticism levelled by the Chinese side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The US side introduced new export controls against China, restricting investments in China, seriously violating free-trade principles and seriously harming China’s legitimate rights and interests, which must be corrected," tweeted Blinken.</p>

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<p>Notably, this was the first call between the high-ranking officials of the two country post the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress that concluded earlier this month.</p>

<p>After the congress, President Xi Jinping secured a third term for himself as the top leader of the country, bringing himself on par with founder Mao Zedong.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cheng-quanguo-architect-of-the-uyghur-genocide-ousted-from-chinas-top-leadership-body-527672">Read more:&nbsp;Chen Quanguo, architect of the 'Uyghur genocide', ousted from China’s top leadership body</a></strong></p>

<p>Reportedly, Wang Yi was also promoted to the 24-member Politburo which makes him China's top-ranked diplomat.</p>

<p>The G20 summit takes place in Bali next month and it will be interesting to observe if Blinken and Wang cross paths during the summit, especially after the rather tense phone call.&nbsp;</p>

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In what comes as an important call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his US counterpart, the former has criticized the US saying it should stop trying to contain and suppress China.

In what comes as an important call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his US counterpart, the former has criticized the US saying it should stop trying to contain and suppress China. “The US side should stop its containment and suppression of China and not create new obstacles to bilateral relations,” read the statement released by Beijing's foreign ministry. The Chinese minister also took a shot at the US for its recent strategy of curbing the export of semiconductors to China. “The US side introduced new export controls against China, restricting investments in China, seriously violating free-trade principles and seriously harming China’s legitimate rights and interests, which must be corrected.” As reported by WION, the US, earlier this month, tightened export controls to cut off China from specific chips produced anywhere in the globe using American machinery. The move extends USA's reach in an effort to halt Beijing's scientific and military advancements. Read more: China responds angrily after US announces chip export restrictions Meanwhile, Antony Blinken took to Twitter to inform about the phone call. However, he stopped short of mentioning the criticism levelled by the Chinese side. “The US side introduced new export controls against China, restricting investments in China, seriously violating free-trade principles and seriously harming China’s legitimate rights and interests, which must be corrected," tweeted Blinken. In my call with PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi, we spoke about our efforts to responsibly manage the competition between our two countries, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and support for Haiti. — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) October 31, 2022 × Notably, this was the first call between the high-ranking officials of the two country post the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress that concluded earlier this month. After the congress, President Xi Jinping secured a third term for himself as the top leader of the country, bringing himself on par with founder Mao Zedong. Read more: Chen Quanguo, architect of the 'Uyghur genocide', ousted from China’s top leadership body Reportedly, Wang Yi was also promoted to the 24-member Politburo which makes him China's top-ranked diplomat. The G20 summit takes place in Bali next month and it will be interesting to observe if Blinken and Wang cross paths during the summit, especially after the rather tense phone call. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chinese foreign minister lashes out at Blinken during a phone call

South Korea is in mourning after more than 150 people in the capital city died in a stampede. South Korean prime minister has promised a thorough investigation into the Halloween crush over the weekend.

Halloween stampede: South Koreans pay respect at memorial, President vows thorough investigation

Imran Khan and his supporters are all set to resume their rally for a fourth day. A voyage that has started from Lahore is expected to reach the capital on the 4th of November, the PTI chairperson is in talks with the government.

Fourth day of rally begins: PTI supremo Imran Khan becomes face of mass scale protests in Pakistan

<p>Severe tropical storm Nalgae has claimed the lives of 98&nbsp;and injured several with others missing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The president expressed his grief for the incident.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aftershocks-rock-philippines-as-six-hurt-by-strong-quake-528414"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Aftershocks rock Philippines as six hurt by strong quake</strong></a></p>

<p>As per reports, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be flying over the affected areas on Monday (October 31). The aerial inspection will be majorly done of submerged villages near Manila.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the country's disaster agency, more than half of the fatalities reported have been recorded from the Bangsamoro. The region has reported 53 deaths and 22 missing as of now. The agency further added that till now 63 have been reported missing while 69 have been claimed to be injured during the instance.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/super-typhoon-noru-makes-landfall-in-philippines-coastal-communities-evacuated-519548"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Philippines, coastal communities evacuated</strong></a></p>

<p>Almost 757.84 million pesos ($13.7 million) was valued for the damage caused by the tropical storm in the Southeast Asian country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to media reports, the storm Nalgae is expected to leave the Philippines on Monday (October 31) and is expected to move towards China after causing landfall five times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Southeast country suffers from 20 typhoons a year with frequent landslides and floods. One of the recent storms in the country was 'megi' which claimed the lives of nearly 130 people.&nbsp;</p>

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Severe tropical storm Nalgae has claimed the lives of 98 and injured several with others missing. The president expressed his grief for the incident. Also read | Aftershocks rock Philippines as six hurt by strong quake As per reports, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Severe tropical storm Nalgae has claimed the lives of 98 and injured several with others missing. The president expressed his grief for the incident. Also read | Aftershocks rock Philippines as six hurt by strong quake As per reports, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be flying over the affected areas on Monday (October 31). The aerial inspection will be majorly done of submerged villages near Manila. As per the country's disaster agency, more than half of the fatalities reported have been recorded from the Bangsamoro. The region has reported 53 deaths and 22 missing as of now. The agency further added that till now 63 have been reported missing while 69 have been claimed to be injured during the instance. Also read | Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Philippines, coastal communities evacuated Almost 757.84 million pesos ($13.7 million) was valued for the damage caused by the tropical storm in the Southeast Asian country. According to media reports, the storm Nalgae is expected to leave the Philippines on Monday (October 31) and is expected to move towards China after causing landfall five times. The Southeast country suffers from 20 typhoons a year with frequent landslides and floods. One of the recent storms in the country was 'megi' which claimed the lives of nearly 130 people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>According to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, the European Union and Germany are debating whether to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I made it clear last week that we will launch another package of sanctions, that we will examine how we can also list the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation," Baerbock said in an interview with ARD broadcaster on Sunday.</p>

<p>Her remarks follow the head of the Revolutionary Guards' warning that Saturday would be the last day for demonstrators to take to the streets, signalling that security forces may step up their already ruthless crackdown on widespread dissent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Germany said last week that it was imposing additional entry restrictions on Iran in addition to the penalties already imposed by the EU.</p>

<p>Additionally, according to Baerbock, there are no ongoing conversations regarding the nuclear agreement between Iran and the West.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Amini's passing, Iranians from all walks of life have protested in the streets, which the clerical authorities claimed was compromising the security of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Authorities claim that the turmoil is an attempt to destabilise the nation by the United States, Israel, and other arch-enemies of Islamic Iran.</p>

<p>One of the strongest threats to clerical rulers since the 1979 revolution, what started as fury over Amini's killing on September&nbsp;16 has turned into calls for the execution of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from some protestors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Revolutionary Guards' top commander issued the demonstrators with the toughest warning yet, telling them that Saturday would be the last day they will take to the streets.</p>

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According to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, the European Union and Germany are debating whether to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation.

According to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, the European Union and Germany are debating whether to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation. "I made it clear last week that we will launch another package of sanctions, that we will examine how we can also list the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation," Baerbock said in an interview with ARD broadcaster on Sunday. Her remarks follow the head of the Revolutionary Guards' warning that Saturday would be the last day for demonstrators to take to the streets, signalling that security forces may step up their already ruthless crackdown on widespread dissent. Germany said last week that it was imposing additional entry restrictions on Iran in addition to the penalties already imposed by the EU. Additionally, according to Baerbock, there are no ongoing conversations regarding the nuclear agreement between Iran and the West. Since Amini's passing, Iranians from all walks of life have protested in the streets, which the clerical authorities claimed was compromising the security of the Islamic Republic. Also Read: EU urges Russia to reverse its decision of suspending Ukraine grain deal Authorities claim that the turmoil is an attempt to destabilise the nation by the United States, Israel, and other arch-enemies of Islamic Iran. One of the strongest threats to clerical rulers since the 1979 revolution, what started as fury over Amini's killing on September 16 has turned into calls for the execution of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from some protestors. The Revolutionary Guards' top commander issued the demonstrators with the toughest warning yet, telling them that Saturday would be the last day they will take to the streets. (with inputs from agencies)

EU considering classifying Iran Revolutionary Guards as terrorist organisation: German FM

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<p>At least 100 people have been killed and more than 300 injured in the twin car bomb explosions that rocked the capital city of&nbsp;Mogadishu,&nbsp;President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in a statement on Sunday.</p>

<p>According to local media reports,&nbsp;the two car bomb explosions targeted Somalia's education ministry building&nbsp;on Saturday afternoon.</p>

<p>"Two car bombs targeted the education ministry building along K5 street," an inhabitant was quoted as saying by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A police officer guarding the ministry, who gave his name as Hassan, had initially told Reuters that he saw at least 12 bodies and more than 20 people wounded.</p>

<p>The visuals of the bomb blast have since gone viral on social media platforms and show the explosion cloud&nbsp;rising above the city.</p>

<p>President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who visited the site, blamed the Islamist group al-Shabaab for the attack, which has yet to claim responsibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">"Our people who were massacred ... included mothers with their children in their arms, fathers who had medical conditions, students who were sent to study, businessmen who were struggling with the lives of their families," Mohamud was quoted as saying.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-6">The president said that the casualties could rise, adding that he has instructed the government to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured, some of whom were in serious condition.</p>

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<p>Other videos show the glass windows of the&nbsp;nearby and far-away houses shattered due to the shockwave of the blast.&nbsp;Several local news reports have claimed that there are multiple casualties.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Somali security forces say they have made gains on the battlefield against al-Shabaab, which is linked to al-Qaeda,&nbsp;in recent weeks while fighting alongside local self defence groups, but the group has continued to carry out deadly raids.</p>

<p>The extremists are said to have control over large parts of central and southern Somalia and have been the target of scores of US&nbsp;airstrikes in recent years.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, on Monday, nine were killed in&nbsp;Kismayu before the security forces could kill the terrorists.</p>

<p>Gunfire erupted after an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into the gate of the port city's Tawakal Hotel.</p>

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At least 100 people have been killed and more than 300 injured in the twin car bomb explosions that rocked the capital city of Mogadishu, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in a statement on Sunday. According to local media reports, the two car bomb explosions targeted Somalia's education ministry building on Saturday afternoon. "Two car bombs targeted the education ministry building along K5 street," an inhabitant was quoted as saying by Reuters. A police officer guarding the ministry, who gave his name as Hassan, had initially told Reuters that he saw at least 12 bodies and more than 20 people wounded. The visuals of the bomb blast have since gone viral on social media platforms and show the explosion cloud rising above the city. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who visited the site, blamed the Islamist group al-Shabaab for the attack, which has yet to claim responsibility. "Our people who were massacred ... included mothers with their children in their arms, fathers who had medical conditions, students who were sent to study, businessmen who were struggling with the lives of their families," Mohamud was quoted as saying. The president said that the casualties could rise, adding that he has instructed the government to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured, some of whom were in serious condition. Read more: Nine killed, more than 47 injured in a militant attack in Somalia Other videos show the glass windows of the nearby and far-away houses shattered due to the shockwave of the blast. Several local news reports have claimed that there are multiple casualties. The person who took this video is a fellow journalist working in #Somalia the large piece of glass landed on the mattress following twin blasts in Mogadishu #Zoope #Mogadishu an hour ago. This is his room and the aftermath. He is alive & safe. The face of #Terrorism is cruel pic.twitter.com/hTONHQZOoo — Eric Njoka 🇰🇪 (@eriknjoka) October 29, 2022 × Somali security forces say they have made gains on the battlefield against al-Shabaab, which is linked to al-Qaeda, in recent weeks while fighting alongside local self defence groups, but the group has continued to carry out deadly raids. The extremists are said to have control over large parts of central and southern Somalia and have been the target of scores of US airstrikes in recent years. As reported by WION, on Monday, nine were killed in Kismayu before the security forces could kill the terrorists. Gunfire erupted after an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into the gate of the port city's Tawakal Hotel. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The mainstream media in the US was taken for a spin by a couple of pranksters on Friday, following the news of the formal takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, hours after the news, CNBC's&nbsp;Deirdre Bosa interviewed two individuals, referred to as Twitter's employees by the TV channel outside the&nbsp;company's headquarters in San Francisco.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two were carrying cardboard boxes which suggested they were fired from the job.&nbsp;Bosa approached them and carried the news that Musk had begun firing Twitter employees, en masse.</p>

<p>“It’s happening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Entire team of data engineers let go. These are two of them," tweeted Bosa alongside the picture of the two pranksters.</p>

<p>"They are visibly shaken. Daniel tells us he owns a Tesla and doesn’t know how he’s going to make payments," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two supposed employees introduced themselves as&nbsp;“Rahul Ligma" and&nbsp;“Daniel Johnson”. The former name is a reference to a popular internet meme/slang which is used to make a joke, often vulgar in nature.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The CNBC reporter and the other media publications such as Bloomberg, NBC and the Daily Mail failed to recognise the joke,&nbsp;suggesting a lapse in due diligence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the netizens suggested that even if the name proved too difficult for the editors to decipher, the statements given by the duo were a giveaway that they were not real Twitter employees.</p>

<p>“It makes me worry about the future of our democracy… the future of celebrity conservatorship. I mean, when Britney [Spears] happened…” said one of the pranksters.</p>

<p>“Michelle Obama wouldn’t have happened if Elon Musk owned Twitter. Obama in 2008 wouldn’t have happened without Elon Musk owning Twitter…I even own a Tesla, man. I’m a big fan of clean energy, climate change, even free speech too," said another while holding&nbsp;Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As soon as Bosa posted the story on her Twitter account, the netizens, after a period of sympathy for the fired employees managed to figure out that the TV channel had been pranked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As CNBC and other media channels were left red-faced after the gaffe, Musk also had his say in the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing a screenshot of one of the articles, Musk wrote,&nbsp;“Ligma Johnson had it coming."</p>

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<p>In another post, the Tesla boss, in a rather sarcastic tone applauded CNBC for its 'ace reporting'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Musk also commented under another post taking a shot at the channel by saying, "One of the best trolls ever."</p>

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The mainstream media in the US was taken for a spin by a couple of pranksters on Friday, following the news of the formal takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk. Reportedly, hours after the news, CNBC's Deirdre Bosa interviewed two individuals, referred to as Twitter's employees by the TV channel outside the company's headquarters in San Francisco.

The mainstream media in the US was taken for a spin by a couple of pranksters on Friday, following the news of the formal takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk. Reportedly, hours after the news, CNBC's Deirdre Bosa interviewed two individuals, referred to as Twitter's employees by the TV channel outside the company's headquarters in San Francisco. The two were carrying cardboard boxes which suggested they were fired from the job. Bosa approached them and carried the news that Musk had begun firing Twitter employees, en masse. “It’s happening. Entire team of data engineers let go. These are two of them," tweeted Bosa alongside the picture of the two pranksters. "They are visibly shaken. Daniel tells us he owns a Tesla and doesn’t know how he’s going to make payments," she added. It’s happening Entire team of data engineers let go. These are two of them#TwitterTakeover pic.twitter.com/gNSl6qSCKU — Deirdre Bosa (@dee_bosa) October 28, 2022 × The two supposed employees introduced themselves as “Rahul Ligma" and “Daniel Johnson”. The former name is a reference to a popular internet meme/slang which is used to make a joke, often vulgar in nature. WATCH | What will Elon Musk's Twitter look like? US automaker halts paid ads on microblogging site | WION × The CNBC reporter and the other media publications such as Bloomberg, NBC and the Daily Mail failed to recognise the joke, suggesting a lapse in due diligence. However, the netizens suggested that even if the name proved too difficult for the editors to decipher, the statements given by the duo were a giveaway that they were not real Twitter employees. “It makes me worry about the future of our democracy… the future of celebrity conservatorship. I mean, when Britney [Spears] happened…” said one of the pranksters. “Michelle Obama wouldn’t have happened if Elon Musk owned Twitter. Obama in 2008 wouldn’t have happened without Elon Musk owning Twitter…I even own a Tesla, man. I’m a big fan of clean energy, climate change, even free speech too," said another while holding Michelle Obama’s book “Becoming”. Read more: After Musk's Twitter takeover, celebs threaten to quit social media site: 'Not sure what the point is' As soon as Bosa posted the story on her Twitter account, the netizens, after a period of sympathy for the fired employees managed to figure out that the TV channel had been pranked. As CNBC and other media channels were left red-faced after the gaffe, Musk also had his say in the matter. Sharing a screenshot of one of the articles, Musk wrote, “Ligma Johnson had it coming." Ligma Johnson had it coming 🍆 💦 pic.twitter.com/CgjrOV5eM2 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2022 × In another post, the Tesla boss, in a rather sarcastic tone applauded CNBC for its 'ace reporting'. Ace reporting by @cnbc 🤣🤣 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2022 × Musk also commented under another post taking a shot at the channel by saying, "One of the best trolls ever." One of the best trolls ever 🤣🤣 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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U.S. is the largest arms supplier in the world. American military equipment and technologies are state of the art and always in demand. U.S. happily supplies to meet that demand – even if it comes from nations in conflict, or repressive regimes. There's always the bugle of 'democratic values' used by the US, but is U.S. promoting peace Or fuelling conflicts? to keep its defence industrial complex thriving?

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<p>A little more than a week after drawing curtains on the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress, President Xi Jinping is still making moves to have the perfect and the most loyal group of yes-men surrounding him.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, Xi has named Chen Yixin, 63, as the new minister of state security. Chen has been a close confidant of Xi and has always been given the most challenging job profiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still in its infancy, Chen was dispatched to Wuhan to contain the outbreak and also handle the heat from international media, following the death of Dr Li Wenliang.</p>

<p>According to metrics set by Xi, Chen managed to perform adequately and was soon ordered to lead an anti-corruption campaign across the country to tighten the country's law enforcement and security apparatus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cheng-quanguo-architect-of-the-uyghur-genocide-ousted-from-chinas-top-leadership-body-527672" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Chen Quanguo, architect of the 'Uyghur genocide', ousted from China’s top leadership body</strong></a></p>

<p>Xi appointing Chen as the new state security minister also stems from their Zhejiang connection. Xi was CPC's Zhejiang province chief in 2002 when the two first crossed paths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chen was the deputy director of the party's general office and it was there that the two forged a mutually beneficial working arrangement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/xis-new-military-appointment-can-spark-a-crisis-with-us-taiwan-reports-527907" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Xi's new military appointment can spark a crisis with US-Taiwan: Reports</strong></a></p>

<p>When Xi left for Shanghai to pursue his national-level goals, Chen was also elevated to party chief of the cities of Jinhua and Wenzhou.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, this is not the first instance of Xi using his Zhejiang connection to place his trusted allies on the top party positions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CPC's Shanghai chief Li Qiang who has been anointed as the next premier of the country also managed to leapfrog other much-qualified candidates, solely because of his personal history with Xi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-li-qiang-the-man-poised-to-become-chinas-next-premier-527968" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Li Qiang, the man poised to become China's next premier</strong></a></p>

<p>Xi is extremely conservative when it comes to who makes his inner circle. And Li and Chen have&nbsp;been one of the few men that have followed him&nbsp;for the majority of his life.&nbsp;</p>

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A little more than a week after drawing curtains on the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress, President Xi Jinping is still making moves to have the perfect and the most loyal group of yes-men surrounding him.

A little more than a week after drawing curtains on the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Congress, President Xi Jinping is still making moves to have the perfect and the most loyal group of yes-men surrounding him. Reportedly, Xi has named Chen Yixin, 63, as the new minister of state security. Chen has been a close confidant of Xi and has always been given the most challenging job profiles. In early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was still in its infancy, Chen was dispatched to Wuhan to contain the outbreak and also handle the heat from international media, following the death of Dr Li Wenliang. According to metrics set by Xi, Chen managed to perform adequately and was soon ordered to lead an anti-corruption campaign across the country to tighten the country's law enforcement and security apparatus. Read more: Chen Quanguo, architect of the 'Uyghur genocide', ousted from China’s top leadership body Xi appointing Chen as the new state security minister also stems from their Zhejiang connection. Xi was CPC's Zhejiang province chief in 2002 when the two first crossed paths. Chen was the deputy director of the party's general office and it was there that the two forged a mutually beneficial working arrangement. Read more: Xi's new military appointment can spark a crisis with US-Taiwan: Reports When Xi left for Shanghai to pursue his national-level goals, Chen was also elevated to party chief of the cities of Jinhua and Wenzhou. As reported by WION, this is not the first instance of Xi using his Zhejiang connection to place his trusted allies on the top party positions. CPC's Shanghai chief Li Qiang who has been anointed as the next premier of the country also managed to leapfrog other much-qualified candidates, solely because of his personal history with Xi. Read more: Li Qiang, the man poised to become China's next premier Xi is extremely conservative when it comes to who makes his inner circle. And Li and Chen have been one of the few men that have followed him for the majority of his life. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Soon after finalising the $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter on Thursday (October 27), Tesla owner and billionaire Elon Musk immediately began reforming the social media platform's policies. He has been working on everything from laying off employees to making content decisions, according to Hill.</p>

<p>He further fired&nbsp;top executives of the firm as soon as he concluded his deal. The media outlet, Hill, further added that there'll be more modifications to account status under his leadership.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-unhappy-about-twitter-takeover-by-musk-529453"><strong>Also&nbsp;read |&nbsp;Ukraine unhappy about Twitter takeover by Musk</strong></a></p>

<p>As per an NYT report, managers are being ordered to name employees to be laid&nbsp;off. The layoffs at Twitter would take place before November 1, when the staff is expected to receive stock awards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Musk stated that the content moderation policies have changed. 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."</p>

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<p>Being in his early stage of leadership, he even changed his Twitter bio to chief Twit, with the location of Twitter headquarters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tesla owner tweeted some tweets indicating freedom of speech. He tweeted, "Let the good time roll."</p>

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<p>After acquiring the microblogging platform, Musk tweeted a picture of himself where the caption indicated he was entering the Twitter headquarters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Twitter deal began in April this year when the firm accepted Musk's offer to purchase and privatise the media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hate-speech-racist-memes-flooded-twitter-soon-after-musk-took-hold-of-the-reins-529386"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hate speech, racist memes flooded Twitter soon after Musk took hold of the reins</strong></a></p>

<p>However, Musk quickly cast doubt on his willingness to uphold the deal and indirectly tried to abandon it. He who previously expressed interest in buying Twitter abruptly ended the deal in July.</p>

<p>Later, Twitter sued Musk alleging that he had used bits as a cover to back out of the deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk then last week reiterated proceeding with the deal and initially agreed upon $54.20 per share.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The takeover has raised many questions. From netizens to celebs, who are now threatening to discontinue social media. Former US president Donald Trump claimed that Twitter is now in 'insane hands.'</p>

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Soon after finalising the $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter on Thursday (October 27), Tesla owner and billionaire Elon Musk immediately began reforming the social media platform's policies.

Soon after finalising the $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter on Thursday (October 27), Tesla owner and billionaire Elon Musk immediately began reforming the social media platform's policies. He has been working on everything from laying off employees to making content decisions, according to Hill. He further fired top executives of the firm as soon as he concluded his deal. The media outlet, Hill, further added that there'll be more modifications to account status under his leadership. Also read | Ukraine unhappy about Twitter takeover by Musk As per an NYT report, managers are being ordered to name employees to be laid off. The layoffs at Twitter would take place before November 1, when the staff is expected to receive stock awards. In a tweet, Musk stated that the content moderation policies have changed. 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." 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. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2022 × Being in his early stage of leadership, he even changed his Twitter bio to chief Twit, with the location of Twitter headquarters. The Tesla owner tweeted some tweets indicating freedom of speech. He tweeted, "Let the good time roll." 🎶 let the good times roll 🎶 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2022 × Comedy is now legal on Twitter — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 28, 2022 × Finally, the truth that carbs are amazing can be said on this platform! #FreeSpeech — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2022 × After acquiring the microblogging platform, Musk tweeted a picture of himself where the caption indicated he was entering the Twitter headquarters. The Twitter deal began in April this year when the firm accepted Musk's offer to purchase and privatise the media platform. Also read | Hate speech, racist memes flooded Twitter soon after Musk took hold of the reins However, Musk quickly cast doubt on his willingness to uphold the deal and indirectly tried to abandon it. He who previously expressed interest in buying Twitter abruptly ended the deal in July. Later, Twitter sued Musk alleging that he had used bits as a cover to back out of the deal. Musk then last week reiterated proceeding with the deal and initially agreed upon $54.20 per share. The takeover has raised many questions. From netizens to celebs, who are now threatening to discontinue social media. Former US president Donald Trump claimed that Twitter is now in 'insane hands.' (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa.</p>

<p>Interior Minister Daniel Aselo Okito informed that the 80,000-capacity Martyrs' stadium was playing host to African music star Fally Ipupa on Saturday when the incident transpired.</p>

<p>"11 people dead... including two police," he told the reporters before adding that the organisers "went beyond 100 percent capacity... they must be punished."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-around-50-suffer-cardiac-arrest-in-halloween-street-crush-529482" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede</strong></a></p>

<p>According to local media reports, the stadium was packed beyond its intended capacity and some of the crowd had made their way into the VIP and reserved sections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several witnesses said that Kinshasa-born Ipupa, who has found global fame reported at the venue hours late. Consequently, the numbers swelled up inside the stadium and the private personnel present at the venue could not exert any control,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The perilous situation inside the stadium was not much better than the condition outside where security forces fired tear gas to disperse the violent crowd that had gathered in the streets.</p>

<p>This is the second stampede to occur at a stadium in the month of October. As reported by WION, earlier this month, a stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people&nbsp;and left many injured besides loss of property.</p>

<p>Reportedly, after Arema's 2-3 loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in the match, fighting ensued among&nbsp;the fans of the two clubs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-football-match-stampede-live-at-least-129-killed-after-fans-invade-pitch-521658" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Indonesia stadium stampede leaves 125 dead: As it happened</strong></a></p>

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On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa.

On the same day a stampede in South Korea killed more than 150, another similarly heartbreaking incident was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reportedly, 11 people, including two police officers, died in a stampede during a music concert in a stadium in the capital city of Kinshasa. Interior Minister Daniel Aselo Okito informed that the 80,000-capacity Martyrs' stadium was playing host to African music star Fally Ipupa on Saturday when the incident transpired. "11 people dead... including two police," he told the reporters before adding that the organisers "went beyond 100 percent capacity... they must be punished." Read more: South Korea declares national mourning after 152 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede According to local media reports, the stadium was packed beyond its intended capacity and some of the crowd had made their way into the VIP and reserved sections. Several witnesses said that Kinshasa-born Ipupa, who has found global fame reported at the venue hours late. Consequently, the numbers swelled up inside the stadium and the private personnel present at the venue could not exert any control, The perilous situation inside the stadium was not much better than the condition outside where security forces fired tear gas to disperse the violent crowd that had gathered in the streets. This is the second stampede to occur at a stadium in the month of October. As reported by WION, earlier this month, a stampede at a stadium in East Java province of Indonesia after a football match killed 125 people and left many injured besides loss of property. Reportedly, after Arema's 2-3 loss to bitter rivals Persebaya Surabaya in the match, fighting ensued among the fans of the two clubs. Read more: Indonesia stadium stampede leaves 125 dead: As it happened Thousands of Arema supporters reportedly stormed the pitch after their team lost, which sparked fighting. Players from Persebaya left the field right away, while the Arema players who remained there were also attacked. Police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede that led to cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Stampede during concert in packed stadium of Congo leaves 11 dead, including two policemen

<p>Elon Musk has had his hands full ever since formally taking over Twitter earlier this week. While Musk is yet to establish a hierarchy of leaders to take the company forward, he has received a rather amusing system-generated mail from the microblogging platform, leaving the netizens in splits.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Musk on Sunday took to his Twitter account and posted a screenshot of an email from Twitter offering him management lessons.</p>

<p>"Just received this email from Twitter. This is an actual, real email that was autogenerated," tweeted Musk with ROFL emojis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The mail addresses Musk with the subject, 'It's time to start Managing @Twitter 101 (M101)!'</p>

<p>"M101 covers&nbsp;what it means to be a good manager at Twitter by showing how to create opportunities for impact, help your Tweeps grow their careers and demonstrate care for your team," it reads further.</p>

<p>The mail also adds that Musk has only 30 days to finish the 'mandatory' course and once he is done with it, he will be enrolled in the advanced 'Managing @Twitter 201' course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk poked fun at the email and said, "So demanding to allow a mere 30 days to learn this priceless information!" before adding, "But Management 201 is such a tantalizing carrot..."</p>

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<p>Musk, who is known for his funny, bizarre tweets and rather frank conversations with netizens also addressed another burning question in the same thread.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A netizen asked Musk if he planned to become Twitter CEO for some time, to which the billionaire&nbsp;replied, "My title is Chief Twit right there in the bio. No idea who the CEO is."</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, ever since completing the $44 billion takeover of Twitter, Musk has been having a field day on the platform. He made the announcement in his eccentric style by carrying a sink inside the Twitter headquarters and captioning it, "Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in!"</p>

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<p>While Musk continues to enjoy himself, he&nbsp;has already taken some tough calls by firing most of the top hierarchy of the company which included the likes of former CEO&nbsp;Parag Agrawal and policy chief Vijaya Gadde.</p>

<p>Furthermore, as per an NYT report, managers are being ordered to compile list of employees to be laid&nbsp;off. The layoffs at Twitter would take place before November 1, when the staff is expected to receive stock awards.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-twitter-takeover-musk-in-tweet-confirms-reforming-platforms-policies-529515"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;After Twitter takeover, Musk asks managers to name employees to be laid off, plans to reform content policies</strong></a></p>

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Elon Musk has had his hands full ever since formally taking over Twitter earlier this week. While Musk is yet to establish a hierarchy of leaders to take the company forward, he has received a rather amusing system-generated mail from the microblogging platform, leaving the netizens in splits.

Elon Musk has had his hands full ever since formally taking over Twitter earlier this week. While Musk is yet to establish a hierarchy of leaders to take the company forward, he has received a rather amusing system-generated mail from the microblogging platform, leaving the netizens in splits. Reportedly, Musk on Sunday took to his Twitter account and posted a screenshot of an email from Twitter offering him management lessons. "Just received this email from Twitter. This is an actual, real email that was autogenerated," tweeted Musk with ROFL emojis. Just received this email from Twitter. This is an actual, real email that was autogenerated 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/7DQp4sNINX — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2022 × The mail addresses Musk with the subject, 'It's time to start Managing @Twitter 101 (M101)!' "M101 covers what it means to be a good manager at Twitter by showing how to create opportunities for impact, help your Tweeps grow their careers and demonstrate care for your team," it reads further. The mail also adds that Musk has only 30 days to finish the 'mandatory' course and once he is done with it, he will be enrolled in the advanced 'Managing @Twitter 201' course. Musk poked fun at the email and said, "So demanding to allow a mere 30 days to learn this priceless information!" before adding, "But Management 201 is such a tantalizing carrot..." So demanding to allow a mere 30 days to learn this priceless information! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2022 × Musk, who is known for his funny, bizarre tweets and rather frank conversations with netizens also addressed another burning question in the same thread. A netizen asked Musk if he planned to become Twitter CEO for some time, to which the billionaire replied, "My title is Chief Twit right there in the bio. No idea who the CEO is." My title is Chief Twit right there in the bio. No idea who the CEO is. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2022 × As reported by WION, ever since completing the $44 billion takeover of Twitter, Musk has been having a field day on the platform. He made the announcement in his eccentric style by carrying a sink inside the Twitter headquarters and captioning it, "Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in!" Entering Twitter HQ – let that sink in! pic.twitter.com/D68z4K2wq7 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 26, 2022 × While Musk continues to enjoy himself, he has already taken some tough calls by firing most of the top hierarchy of the company which included the likes of former CEO Parag Agrawal and policy chief Vijaya Gadde. Furthermore, as per an NYT report, managers are being ordered to compile list of employees to be laid off. The layoffs at Twitter would take place before November 1, when the staff is expected to receive stock awards. Read more: After Twitter takeover, Musk asks managers to name employees to be laid off, plans to reform content policies (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The world is suffering from climate change, carbon emissions and whatnot. But, the Middle East is the world's most water-stressed region due to low rainfall, severe heatwaves and deepening drought threatening to displace millions of people.</p>

<p>The UNHRC claimed that approximately 90 per cent of refugees come from the most vulnerable and least prepared nations to adapt the climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unusually-warm-autumn-in-spain-france-raises-climate-concerns-529058"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown</strong></a></p>

<p>In the middle east, Egypt is one of the most affected countries. The head of the farmers' syndicate in a conversation with AFP said, "Egypt -- one of the most arid countries in the world&nbsp;-- has grown even less profitable because of new climate-linked hazards such as the appearance of new parasites." He further added,&nbsp;"Young people from rural areas are migrating abroad or to big cities to work in industry."</p>

<p>Sometimes these climates change force people to displace. As Amy Pope director of the International Organisation for Migration told AFP, "If people can't farm, if people can't work, if people can't find food, they have few alternatives to displacement."</p>

<p>Researchers further claimed that there are several factors that contribute to decline in agriculture such as attractiveness to the facilities and services in the urban area.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iea-sees-global-energy-emissions-peaking-in-2025-528979"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025</strong></a></p>

<p>Populations will inevitably concentrate in major cities like Cairo, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Sudan, tribal conflicts over the ownership of land and waters have resulted in hundreds of fatalities each year. Nearly 200 people perished in two days of rioting in October in southern Nile.</p>

<p>Jordan is one of the driest nations and will need to import twice as much water from Israel in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the world community made a commitment to support alternative methods for agriculture&nbsp;and water management.</p>

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The world is suffering from climate change, carbon emissions and whatnot. But, the Middle East is the world's most water-stressed region due to low rainfall, severe heatwaves and deepening drought threatening to displace millions of people.

The world is suffering from climate change, carbon emissions and whatnot. But, the Middle East is the world's most water-stressed region due to low rainfall, severe heatwaves and deepening drought threatening to displace millions of people. The UNHRC claimed that approximately 90 per cent of refugees come from the most vulnerable and least prepared nations to adapt the climate change. Also read | Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown In the middle east, Egypt is one of the most affected countries. The head of the farmers' syndicate in a conversation with AFP said, "Egypt -- one of the most arid countries in the world -- has grown even less profitable because of new climate-linked hazards such as the appearance of new parasites." He further added, "Young people from rural areas are migrating abroad or to big cities to work in industry." Sometimes these climates change force people to displace. As Amy Pope director of the International Organisation for Migration told AFP, "If people can't farm, if people can't work, if people can't find food, they have few alternatives to displacement." Researchers further claimed that there are several factors that contribute to decline in agriculture such as attractiveness to the facilities and services in the urban area. Also read | IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025 Populations will inevitably concentrate in major cities like Cairo, Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli. In Sudan, tribal conflicts over the ownership of land and waters have resulted in hundreds of fatalities each year. Nearly 200 people perished in two days of rioting in October in southern Nile. Jordan is one of the driest nations and will need to import twice as much water from Israel in 2021. However, the world community made a commitment to support alternative methods for agriculture and water management. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In what comes as one of the biggest drug busts in the history of Hong Kong, the authorities last week seized liquid methamphetamine,&nbsp;worth $140&nbsp;million (HK$1.1 billion), disguised as coconut water.</p>

<p>Reportedly, the customs officials discovered the 1.8-tonne contraband on a cargo ship which was on its way to Sydney, Australia after originating from Mexico.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials stated that liquid meth was found hidden in more than half of the 3,600 cartons of coconut water.</p>

<p>The discovery was only made possible after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) in Hong Kong worked with Hong Kong Customs and Excise (HKCE).</p>

<p>The authorities in Hong Kong and Australia were reportedly tipped off by Mexican officials&nbsp;via intelligence exchange.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mexica-based officers used their international network to alert AFP officers in Hong Kong about the suspicious consignment being shipped from Mexico to Australia via Hong Kong. Ongoing investigations are under way to identify the transnational serious organised criminals involved in the plot," said the AFP in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities believe that the consignment was part of a massive international drug trafficking ring and if it had been unloaded on the New South Wales shores, the drugs could have been sold as about 18 million street-level deals.</p>

<p>They added that it was the first time since 2016 that coconut water shipment for drug delivery was observed. The Mexican cartels rarely use this mode of shipment.&nbsp;Last time,&nbsp;the seized contraband weighed only around six kilogrammes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-authorities-find-drug-smuggling-tunnel-with-rail-system-at-mexico-border-479780" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: US authorities find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system at Mexico border</strong></a></p>

<p>Notably, the particular drug bust comes days after the law enforcement agencies had seized $14 million worth of meth hidden in electrical transformers, similarly bound for Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, the former British colony has managed to seize&nbsp;double the meth that was uncovered last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In what comes as one of the biggest drug busts in the history of Hong Kong, the authorities last week seized liquid methamphetamine, worth $140 million (HK$1.1 billion), disguised as coconut water.

In what comes as one of the biggest drug busts in the history of Hong Kong, the authorities last week seized liquid methamphetamine, worth $140 million (HK$1.1 billion), disguised as coconut water. Reportedly, the customs officials discovered the 1.8-tonne contraband on a cargo ship which was on its way to Sydney, Australia after originating from Mexico. Officials stated that liquid meth was found hidden in more than half of the 3,600 cartons of coconut water. The discovery was only made possible after the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) in Hong Kong worked with Hong Kong Customs and Excise (HKCE). The authorities in Hong Kong and Australia were reportedly tipped off by Mexican officials via intelligence exchange. "Mexica-based officers used their international network to alert AFP officers in Hong Kong about the suspicious consignment being shipped from Mexico to Australia via Hong Kong. Ongoing investigations are under way to identify the transnational serious organised criminals involved in the plot," said the AFP in a statement. Authorities believe that the consignment was part of a massive international drug trafficking ring and if it had been unloaded on the New South Wales shores, the drugs could have been sold as about 18 million street-level deals. They added that it was the first time since 2016 that coconut water shipment for drug delivery was observed. The Mexican cartels rarely use this mode of shipment. Last time, the seized contraband weighed only around six kilogrammes. Read more: US authorities find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system at Mexico border Notably, the particular drug bust comes days after the law enforcement agencies had seized $14 million worth of meth hidden in electrical transformers, similarly bound for Australia. So far, the former British colony has managed to seize double the meth that was uncovered last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

1.8 tonnes of liquid meth, worth $140 mn, hidden in coconut water cartons seized by HK authorities

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