<p>Niger has closed its airspace due to the "risk of interference," as the junta defied the West African ECOWAS bloc's deadline to restore President Mohamed Bazoum, who was democratically elected. This defiance has heightened the likelihood of the junta potentially encountering military intervention.</p>

<p>In other news,&nbsp;King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia has appointed Hun Manet as the nation's new leader, succeeding his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen. Hun Sen is stepping down from his role after an almost four-decade rule characterised by stringent governance.</p>

<p>Additionally, the Japanese government is set to commence the release of 'processed' radioactive water from its nuclear power plant that was affected by a tsunami, with the process expected to begin in late August.</p>

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<p>The airspace of Niger was closed because of the "threat of intervention" as the deadline given by the West African bloc ECOWAS for reinstating democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was defied by the junta, increasing chances of it facing possible military action.</p>

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<p>Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has designated Hun Manet as the new leader of the nation, taking over from his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is relinquishing his position following an almost forty-year tenure marked by strict governance.</p>

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<p>The Japanese government will start releasing ‘treated’ radioactive water from its tsunami-hit nuclear power plant as soon as late August, Japanese media reported Monday.</p>

<p>The Japanese daily reported that the process to release about 1.3m tones of treated water will start after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida concludes his meetings with US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol next week in the US.</p>

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Niger has closed its airspace due to the "risk of interference," as the junta defied the West African ECOWAS bloc's deadline to restore President Mohamed Bazoum, who was democratically elected.

Niger has closed its airspace due to the "risk of interference," as the junta defied the West African ECOWAS bloc's deadline to restore President Mohamed Bazoum, who was democratically elected. This defiance has heightened the likelihood of the junta potentially encountering military intervention. In other news, King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia has appointed Hun Manet as the nation's new leader, succeeding his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen. Hun Sen is stepping down from his role after an almost four-decade rule characterised by stringent governance. Additionally, the Japanese government is set to commence the release of 'processed' radioactive water from its nuclear power plant that was affected by a tsunami, with the process expected to begin in late August. Click on the headline to read more. Niger shuts down airspace as 'threat of intervention' looms after junta defies deadline The airspace of Niger was closed because of the "threat of intervention" as the deadline given by the West African bloc ECOWAS for reinstating democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was defied by the junta, increasing chances of it facing possible military action. Cambodian king names Hun Sen's son as New PM in royal decree Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has designated Hun Manet as the new leader of the nation, taking over from his father, Prime Minister Hun Sen, who is relinquishing his position following an almost forty-year tenure marked by strict governance. Japan plans to start releasing ‘treated’ radioactive water as soon as late August: Report The Japanese government will start releasing ‘treated’ radioactive water from its tsunami-hit nuclear power plant as soon as late August, Japanese media reported Monday. The Japanese daily reported that the process to release about 1.3m tones of treated water will start after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida concludes his meetings with US President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol next week in the US. Watch | Resistance between Israel & Palestine intensifies in West Bank Trump was just asking, says his lawyer on ex-prez's actions post 2020 elections loss A lawyer for former US president Donald Trump claimed that the actions the former commander-in-chief took after his loss in the 2020 US Presidential Election were "aspirational asks". John Lauro, the lawyer defended Trump who is charged with defrauding the United States by attempting to overturn the election results.

Morning news brief: Niger closes airspace due to intervention threat, Cambodian king names new PM, & more

They’re hunting down the Taliban for being deficient in faith. They’re eliminating Pakistani Islamists for not being Islamic enough and they aim to establish a caliphate in India. They identify themselves with the historical region of Khorasan, which was once an ancient caliphate. Who are these militants and what do they want? Is this the resurgence of Islamic State, which the West claimed to have decimated several years ago? Footage courtesy: AFP/ANI Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana

Islamic State is terrifying Afghanistan's Taliban | Aims to establish caliphate in India

When attempting to transport a piece of equipment to China for use on its Tiangong space station, Indian scientists have run into difficulties. About a year ago, a team from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore asked the Indian Ministry of External Affairs for permission to export the Spectroscopic Investigations of Nebular Gas (Sing) apparatus.

China's Tiangong space station faces equipment delay from India

Six nightclubs in Italy have signed up for the experimental program for drunk drivers. The transport ministry of Italy is putting up trial procedures to give free cab rides to drivers who test positive for alcohol after leaving nightclubs. On Thursday, Matteo Salvini, the deputy prime minister and minister of transport, proposed a trial program to "prevent the increasingly frequent carnage" on the nation's highways on the weekends.

Italy: Government to offer free rides back from home from night clubs

Pope Francis leads a liturgy at one of Catholicism's most treasured Marian shrines, drawing some 200,000 pilgrims to the sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal.

Pope Francis draws 200,000 people to Portugal's Fatima shrine

Following Ukrainian bombardment on Saturday, a university building in Donetsk's wooden roof caught fire, according to an emergency official in the Russian-controlled city in eastern Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian strike hits Donetsk National University

The upcoming general elections in Pakistan, which are scheduled for later this year, could be delayed by many months due to the use of a new census. It may take over four months to complete the census process and create new parliamentary borders, according to Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

Will Pakistan conduct elections this year?

Pakistan PTI Chief Imran Khan has been arrested again and has been sentenced to three years in prison. This will bar him from contesting the elections for the next five years and a fine of over a hundred thousand Pakistani Rupees has also been imposed on him. But what's his crime? Well, he is being convicted for illegally selling State gifts. Watch to know more.

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan jailed for three years after graft conviction

<p><strong>IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live:</strong> After a trailing score of 0-1, team India and West Indies are all set to lock horns in a few hours for the 2nd T20I match, at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown on Sunday (August 6). While chasing a score of 150 runs, the men in blue settled at 145/9 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after&nbsp;team's defeat, Indian captain Hardik Pandya said, "We were right in the chase and quite comfortable there. We made some errors which cost us the game which is fine. A young team will make mistakes. We will grow together. Throughout the game, we were in control of the game which was the positive in this game. Good four games coming ahead. In T20 cricket, if you lose wickets, it becomes difficult to chase down any total, that's exactly what happened. A couple of hits can change the momentum towards you."</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI T20I Live: India vs West Indies Weather Report&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>However, excited fans are, the weather report states that there are 7 per cent chances of rain and 71 per cent chances of rain in the afternoon. &nbsp;The match which will begin at 8:00 pm IST or 10:30 AM local time, might probably see some showers during the game and the temperature is expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI T20I Live: India vs West India Prediction</strong></h2>

<p>After Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets each for the Indian team, the men in blue could go in with an unchanged bowling attack. So, India might win the 2nd T20I match on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI T20I Live: Pitch Report</strong></h2>

<p>The pitch at the Providence Stadium in Guyana is known as a fair cricketing venue that helps both batters and bowlers. The fast bowlers have thrived more as compared to spinners due to the atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI T20I Live: India vs West Indies Squad</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>India:</strong></h3>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Varma</p>

<h3><strong>West Indies:</strong></h3>

<p>Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell(c), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas, Brandon King, Odean Smith, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI Live: India vs West Indies live-streaming details</strong></h2>

<p>The second T20I match between India and West Indies will be live broadcast on Doordarshan (DD) sports. It will be streamed live on Jio Cinema and FanCode on apps and websites.&nbsp;</p>


IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live: After a trailing score of 0-1, team India and West Indies are all set to lock horns in a few hours for the 2nd T20I match, at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown on Sunday (August 6).

IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live: After a trailing score of 0-1, team India and West Indies are all set to lock horns in a few hours for the 2nd T20I match, at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown on Sunday (August 6). While chasing a score of 150 runs, the men in blue settled at 145/9 in 20 overs. Speaking after team's defeat, Indian captain Hardik Pandya said, "We were right in the chase and quite comfortable there. We made some errors which cost us the game which is fine. A young team will make mistakes. We will grow together. Throughout the game, we were in control of the game which was the positive in this game. Good four games coming ahead. In T20 cricket, if you lose wickets, it becomes difficult to chase down any total, that's exactly what happened. A couple of hits can change the momentum towards you." IND vs WI T20I Live: India vs West Indies Weather Report However, excited fans are, the weather report states that there are 7 per cent chances of rain and 71 per cent chances of rain in the afternoon. The match which will begin at 8:00 pm IST or 10:30 AM local time, might probably see some showers during the game and the temperature is expected to be around 30 degrees Celsius. IND vs WI T20I Live: India vs West India Prediction After Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh took two wickets each for the Indian team, the men in blue could go in with an unchanged bowling attack. So, India might win the 2nd T20I match on Sunday. IND vs WI T20I Live: Pitch Report The pitch at the Providence Stadium in Guyana is known as a fair cricketing venue that helps both batters and bowlers. The fast bowlers have thrived more as compared to spinners due to the atmosphere. IND vs WI T20I Live: India vs West Indies Squad India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Varma West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell(c), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas, Brandon King, Odean Smith, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd IND vs WI Live: India vs West Indies live-streaming details The second T20I match between India and West Indies will be live broadcast on Doordarshan (DD) sports. It will be streamed live on Jio Cinema and FanCode on apps and websites.

IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live: Check weather, pitch report, prediction, squads and other details

A British MP issued a warning against importing Chinese electric vehicles into the UK since doing so could give Beijing access to British individuals' personal information. Electric vehicles from China should not be imported into the UK, according to British lawmakers, as this could allow Beijing to spy on the country's citizens.

UK Member-MPs of International Cross-Party alliance raise caution

A woman from Hyderabad has been offered a flight home by the Indian Consulate in Chicago. She was discovered famished on a city street approximately a week prior to this.

Indian Consulate offers health and travel assistance to Hyderabad woman Syeda Zaidi

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan fined around 350 US dollars

The judicial reform bill, a portion of which was controversially passed by the parliament last month, is still the subject of widespread protests in Israel.

Israel: Protesters gather in Tel Aviv against Judicial overhaul

The threat posed by Covid-19 is still present. Covid instances are on the rise once more worldwide, from the US to the UK. Currently, infections are surging throughout nations.

UK: Covid hospitalisations among elderly rise

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<p>At least 21 people were injured while 126 buildings collapsed after an earthquake measuring 5.5 rattled parts of eastern China early on Sunday morning. The quake occurred near the city of Dezhou, about 300 km (185 miles) south of Beijing, the Chinese capital, at 2.33 am (1833 GMT). According to&nbsp;China&nbsp;Earthquake&nbsp;Networks Center (CENC), a second earthquake struck around 3:02 am, with a magnitude of 3.0, having a depth of 9 kilometres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to state media agency China Central Television (CCTV), a level four response was launched by China's&nbsp;Ministry of Emergency Management.&nbsp;The earthquake also forced China Railway Group to suspend some train operations on routes including the Beijing-Shanghai Railway and Beijing-Kowloon Railway. Pingyuan, located in the central part of Dezhou, has a population of 420,000.</p>

<p>Local authorities immediately launched an emergency plan and deployed seven rescue stations and 16 fire engines. They also dispatched 93 firefighters to the epicentre for rescue and relief efforts.</p>

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<p>“The tremor was so strong… during the earthquake, my head was shaking on the pillow, I thought I was having a nightmare," a Chinese netizen posted on Weibo from Shandong’s neighbouring Hebei province.</p>

<p>According to multiple reports, the quake was felt as far away as the cities of Beijing and Tianjin as well as in Shanghai, some 800 kilometres from the epicentre.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Despite the strong quake and aftershocks, the water and communications infrastructure were functioning normally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earthquakes are a regular phenomenon in China but it is rare for them to hit the eastern part of the country where the majority of the population resides. Add the closeness of the quake to the ground and it becomes even more rare.&nbsp;</p>

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At least 21 people were injured while 126 buildings collapsed after an earthquake measuring 5.5 rattled parts of eastern China early on Sunday morning. The quake occurred near the city of Dezhou, about 300 km (185 miles) south of Beijing, the Chinese capital, at 2.

At least 21 people were injured while 126 buildings collapsed after an earthquake measuring 5.5 rattled parts of eastern China early on Sunday morning. The quake occurred near the city of Dezhou, about 300 km (185 miles) south of Beijing, the Chinese capital, at 2.33 am (1833 GMT). According to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), a second earthquake struck around 3:02 am, with a magnitude of 3.0, having a depth of 9 kilometres. According to state media agency China Central Television (CCTV), a level four response was launched by China's Ministry of Emergency Management. The earthquake also forced China Railway Group to suspend some train operations on routes including the Beijing-Shanghai Railway and Beijing-Kowloon Railway. Pingyuan, located in the central part of Dezhou, has a population of 420,000. Local authorities immediately launched an emergency plan and deployed seven rescue stations and 16 fire engines. They also dispatched 93 firefighters to the epicentre for rescue and relief efforts. WATCH | China: 6.8 earthquake hit Sichuan province, kills 74 and injures around 259 × “The tremor was so strong… during the earthquake, my head was shaking on the pillow, I thought I was having a nightmare," a Chinese netizen posted on Weibo from Shandong’s neighbouring Hebei province. According to multiple reports, the quake was felt as far away as the cities of Beijing and Tianjin as well as in Shanghai, some 800 kilometres from the epicentre. Watch | Giant oarfish, believed to be a 'harbinger of earthquakes', spotted in Taiwan Despite the strong quake and aftershocks, the water and communications infrastructure were functioning normally. Earthquakes are a regular phenomenon in China but it is rare for them to hit the eastern part of the country where the majority of the population resides. Add the closeness of the quake to the ground and it becomes even more rare. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The lengthy, private debate and many hours of comments from the various delegations came to an end on Saturday night at the Saudi Arabian-hosted Ukraine peace talks. But no official announcement was made.

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<p>In Australia's Queensland, Sikh students may soon once again be able to wear a Kirpan — a religious article — on campus. As per media reports, a court in the state on Thursday (August 3rd) overturned a law that had banned the religious symbol in schools.</p>

<h2><strong>Discrimination or not</strong></h2>

<p>In Australia, the Weapons Act bans individuals from carrying knives in public places, including school, unless they have a reasonable excuse.</p>

<p>Kamaljit Kaur Athwal, a Sikh woman, took the state government to court last year over the ban, which also included the knife-like 'Kirpan'. She claimed that the ban was discriminatory.</p>

<p>As per an Australian Broadcasting Corporation report, the Queensland Supreme Court ruled that "the ban is unconstitutional under the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA)."</p>

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<p>While the initial court ruling had dismissed the claim that the law was discriminatory, the Thursday ruling found that "Carrying a kirpan as a symbol of a religious commitment would, at least ordinarily, constitute a use of the knife for a lawful purpose—namely, religious observance."</p>

<p>"To say that both Sikhs and non-Sikhs cannot practise their religion while wearing a knife ignores the fact that carrying a knife is only a feature of the religious observance of Sikhs."</p>

<p>As per news agency PTI, Bill Potts, of Potts Lawyers Queensland, said that the original legislation meant Sikhs "were not able to go to school, not able to go to effectively carry out their religion".</p>

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<p>The overturning of the law gives freedom back to those practising the faith and is a "great step forward,"&nbsp;said Potts, adding, "This just simply means that they have the same freedoms that everybody else has and are not discriminated against by the state legislation."</p>

<h2><strong>What is a Kirpan?</strong></h2>

<p>A Kirpan is one of the five religious symbols that a practising Sikh is supposed to carry on their person at all times, as part of their faith. The other four religious symbols are Kes (hair), Karha (a steel wristband), Kangha (a wooden comb worn in a hair knot), Kaccherha (shorts or underwear).</p>

<p>Kirpan, the religious symbol which resembles a knife or a short sword, is part of the Sikh religious uniform and is prescribed by the religion's code of conduct. It is typically worn, sheathed and concealed beneath one's clothes.&nbsp;</p>

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In Australia's Queensland, Sikh students may soon once again be able to wear a Kirpan — a religious article — on campus. As per media reports, a court in the state on Thursday (August 3rd) overturned a law that had banned the religious symbol in schools.

In Australia's Queensland, Sikh students may soon once again be able to wear a Kirpan — a religious article — on campus. As per media reports, a court in the state on Thursday (August 3rd) overturned a law that had banned the religious symbol in schools. Discrimination or not In Australia, the Weapons Act bans individuals from carrying knives in public places, including school, unless they have a reasonable excuse. Kamaljit Kaur Athwal, a Sikh woman, took the state government to court last year over the ban, which also included the knife-like 'Kirpan'. She claimed that the ban was discriminatory. As per an Australian Broadcasting Corporation report, the Queensland Supreme Court ruled that "the ban is unconstitutional under the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA)." Also read | Greta Thunberg to skip Edinburgh International Book Festival over 'greenwashing' concerns While the initial court ruling had dismissed the claim that the law was discriminatory, the Thursday ruling found that "Carrying a kirpan as a symbol of a religious commitment would, at least ordinarily, constitute a use of the knife for a lawful purpose—namely, religious observance." "To say that both Sikhs and non-Sikhs cannot practise their religion while wearing a knife ignores the fact that carrying a knife is only a feature of the religious observance of Sikhs." As per news agency PTI, Bill Potts, of Potts Lawyers Queensland, said that the original legislation meant Sikhs "were not able to go to school, not able to go to effectively carry out their religion". Also read | Ocean temperatures set new record, scientists warn we are in hot soup The overturning of the law gives freedom back to those practising the faith and is a "great step forward," said Potts, adding, "This just simply means that they have the same freedoms that everybody else has and are not discriminated against by the state legislation." What is a Kirpan? A Kirpan is one of the five religious symbols that a practising Sikh is supposed to carry on their person at all times, as part of their faith. The other four religious symbols are Kes (hair), Karha (a steel wristband), Kangha (a wooden comb worn in a hair knot), Kaccherha (shorts or underwear). Kirpan, the religious symbol which resembles a knife or a short sword, is part of the Sikh religious uniform and is prescribed by the religion's code of conduct. It is typically worn, sheathed and concealed beneath one's clothes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Friday's torrential downpours in Slovenia's northern and western regions resulted in at least two fatalities as well as flooding, power outages, and traffic disruptions. According to the Slovenian press agency STA, two Dutch men perished, possibly from lightning strikes. The deaths were confirmed by the Dutch authorities, but the cause was not.

Slovenian army deploys rubber boats, helicopters for evacuation

In the most recent daily count, hospitals in Bangladesh reported 2,711 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the year's total number of illnesses to 57,127. According to information released by the Directorate General of Health Services, the mosquito-borne illness killed 12 more individuals in the 24 hours prior to Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of fatalities to 273 overall.

Bangladesh: Dhaka witnesses record death toll after dengue outbreak

Canada's Alberta has cancelled its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth games. This comes weeks after Australia's Victoria withdrew its bid to host the 2026 games. Why should countries sponsor the nonsensical hangover of British Imperialism? The Commonwealth games are as stale as yesterday's cucumber sandwich. Time for India to dump the Commonwealth?

Gravitas: The Games are over. So is the Commonwealth

Following days of fighting between the military and local Fano militiamen, Ethiopia's government on Friday proclaimed a six-month state of emergency in the nation's second-largest area, Amhara, giving it the authority to impose curfews, limit mobility, and forbid gatherings.

Emergency declared in Ethiopia's second-largest region Amhara

In a diplomatic victory for Kiev, the West, and the Saudi hosts, China announced on Friday that it will send a senior official to Saudi Arabia for weekend discussions on finding a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine. Diplomats from Ukraine and the West are hoping that the gathering of national security advisers and other senior officials from over 40 nations in Jeddah will result in an agreement on fundamental principles for a future peace agreement to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Alexei Navalny was given a 19-year prison sentence extension by a Russian court, as well as the toughest prison conditions in the nation and a unique regime.

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As China strives to increase its influence in the Pacific, New Zealand announced it will invest in a "combat-capable" military force and defend its interests there.

New Zealand to boost defence expenditure to protect interests in Pacific

E-Club explores Sushmita Sen playing a trans character, toxic star culture and fans throwing items at musicians This week's episode of WION's E-CLUB has an exclusive chat with Miss World Sushmita Sen, who plays a transgender in her upcoming film. We have also done a deep dive into the toxic star culture and why fans throw objects at musicians. Check it out.

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In new acts of violence reported late on Friday in Manipur's Bishnupur district, at least three persons died. The Meitei village in the Kwakta region is said to be the home of the deceased. In the recent violent occurrences, numerous Kuki community homes were also destroyed by fire.

Manipur: Fresh spate of violence in the state, three killed and several houses burnt

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<p><strong>IND vs WI 2nd T20I:</strong> Making a strong comeback on the field, team West Indies defeated India by 4 runs, leading the series by 1-0. Roman Powell&nbsp;played a captain's knock taking the team West Indies&nbsp;to score 149 runs. After this four-run heart-wrenching defeat, team India led by Hardik Pandya, the young team is now preparing itself&nbsp;to make its comeback, while West Indies is riding high on their first-game success and will be fueled with motivation to keep winning the game.</p>

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<p>This&nbsp;T20I&nbsp;will be India's last assignment before the Asia Cup 2023, as the event is only two months away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five-match series will hold its second Test on Sunday (August 6) at 7:30 pm. Here's everything you need to know:</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI 2nd T20I: India vs West Indies Match Details:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Date &amp; Time</strong>: Sunday, August 06, 8:00 PM IST</p>

<p><strong>Toss:</strong> 7:30 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Venue</strong>: Providence Stadium, Guyana</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI T20I:&nbsp;</strong><strong style="font-size: 16px;">India vs West Indies Squad</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India: </strong>Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar</p>

<p><strong>West Indies:</strong> Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Mayers (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Oshane Thomas</p>

<h2>IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live Streaming Details:</h2>

<p>The second T20I match between India and West Indies will be broadcast on Doordarshan Sports (DD), allowing fans to tune in and witness the excitement for free. Additionally, fans can lie stream the game on Fancode and JioCinema app and website.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>When will the second T20 between India and West Indies be played?</strong></h3>

<p>The second T20I between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday (August 6).</p>

<h3><strong>Where is the second T20 between India and West Indies being played?</strong></h3>

<p>The second T20 between India and West Indies will be played at Providence Stadium, Guyana.</p>

<h3><strong>What time will the second T20 between India and West Indies start?</strong></h3>

<p>The second T20I between India and West Indies will begin at 7:30 PM IST.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Where can I catch the live streaming of the second T20 between India and West Indies?</strong></h3>

<p>The live streaming of the second T20I between India and West Indies on Fancode and JioCinema on apps and websites.&nbsp;<br />
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IND vs WI 2nd T20I: Making a strong comeback on the field, team West Indies defeated India by 4 runs, leading the series by 1-0. Roman Powell played a captain's knock taking the team West Indies to score 149 runs.

IND vs WI 2nd T20I: Making a strong comeback on the field, team West Indies defeated India by 4 runs, leading the series by 1-0. Roman Powell played a captain's knock taking the team West Indies to score 149 runs. After this four-run heart-wrenching defeat, team India led by Hardik Pandya, the young team is now preparing itself to make its comeback, while West Indies is riding high on their first-game success and will be fueled with motivation to keep winning the game. WI WIN! Sheppie holds his nerve to deliver a 4 run victory.#WIHome #RallywithWI #KuhlT20 pic.twitter.com/zM4haytD9u — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 3, 2023 × West Indies win the first #WIvIND T20I.#TeamIndia will look to bounce back in the second T20I in Guyana. 👍 👍 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/AU7RtGPkYP pic.twitter.com/b36y5bevoO — BCCI (@BCCI) August 3, 2023 × This T20I will be India's last assignment before the Asia Cup 2023, as the event is only two months away. The five-match series will hold its second Test on Sunday (August 6) at 7:30 pm. Here's everything you need to know: IND vs WI 2nd T20I: India vs West Indies Match Details: Date & Time: Sunday, August 06, 8:00 PM IST Toss: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana IND vs WI T20I: India vs West Indies Squad India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar West Indies: Rovman Powell (c), Kyle Mayers (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Oshane Thomas IND vs WI 2nd T20I Live Streaming Details: The second T20I match between India and West Indies will be broadcast on Doordarshan Sports (DD), allowing fans to tune in and witness the excitement for free. Additionally, fans can lie stream the game on Fancode and JioCinema app and website. When will the second T20 between India and West Indies be played? The second T20I between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday (August 6). Where is the second T20 between India and West Indies being played? The second T20 between India and West Indies will be played at Providence Stadium, Guyana. What time will the second T20 between India and West Indies start? The second T20I between India and West Indies will begin at 7:30 PM IST. Where can I catch the live streaming of the second T20 between India and West Indies? The live streaming of the second T20I between India and West Indies on Fancode and JioCinema on apps and websites. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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