<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold a second and last review of Pakistan's $3 billion stand-by arrangement (SBA) this week, the finance ministry and the IMF said on Wednesday, during which the South Asian nation will ask for a new longer-term bailout.</p>

<p>The four-day review begins on Thursday, the ministry said in a statement, and if successful, will release a final tranche of around $1.1 billion secured by Islamabad under a last-gasp rescue package last summer, averting a sovereign debt default.</p>

<p>"Pakistan has met all structural benchmarks, qualitative performance criteria and indicative targets for successful completion of the IMF review," the ministry added, hoping for a successful IMF staff level agreement after the appraisal.</p>

<p>"The mission will be focused on (the) completion of Pakistan's current SBA-supported programme, which ends in April 2024," the fund said through a spokesperson.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already directed his finance team, headed by newly installed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, to initiate work on seeking an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) after the standby arrangement expires on April 11.</p>

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<p>Aurangzeb told reporters on Tuesday that Pakistan would use the opportunity during the IMF review to make the case for a larger, long-term programme, according to the Dawn daily.</p>

<p>The global lender has said it will formulate a medium-term programme if Islamabad applies for one.</p>

<p>The government has not officially stated the size of the additional funding it is seeking through a successor programme, however Bloomberg reported in February that Pakistan planned to seek a new loan of at least $6 billion from the lender.</p>

<p>Pakistan would be "very keen to start discussions on another EFF with them during these talks," the finance minister said, adding further talks would take place at the IMF and World Bank's spring meetings in April in Washington.</p>

<h2><strong>Panda Bond</strong></h2>

<p>Sajid Amin Javed, Deputy Executive Director at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, said Pakistan needed a new IMF programme immediately to manage external financing needs and economic recovery.</p>

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<p>"It is encouraging to see that the new government is clear, unlike the past two experiences where engagements with IMF were delayed due to political baggage," he added.</p>

<p>Aurangzeb aims to bring stability to a country plagued by crippling boom-bust cycles that have led to more than 20 IMF bailout programmes in the past.</p>

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<p>Pakistan would be moving towards tapping the Chinese bond market in the next fiscal year, Aurangzeb said in an interview with Geo News on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"We should go for an inaugural panda bond in the next fiscal year," said Aurangzeb, adding that he planned to tap into the good relations Pakistan had with China.</p>

<p>In February, China rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan due in March.</p>

<p>Aurangzeb added that Pakistan should also look towards Middle Eastern banks once it entered a longer term programme with the fund.</p>

<p>The debt-ridden economy, which shrank 0.2% last year and is expected to grow around 2% this year, has been under extreme stress with low reserves, a balance of payment crisis, inflation at 23%, policy interest rates at 22% and record local currency depreciation.</p>

<p>Ahead of the stand-by arrangement, Pakistan had to meet IMF conditions including revising its budget, and raising interest rates and the price of electricity and gas.</p>

<p>The IMF also got Pakistan to raise $1.34 billion in new taxes. The measures fuelled all-time high inflation of 38% year-on-year in May.<br />
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold a second and last review of Pakistan's $3 billion stand-by arrangement (SBA) this week, the finance ministry and the IMF said on Wednesday, during which the South Asian nation will ask for a new longer-term bailout.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will hold a second and last review of Pakistan's $3 billion stand-by arrangement (SBA) this week, the finance ministry and the IMF said on Wednesday, during which the South Asian nation will ask for a new longer-term bailout. The four-day review begins on Thursday, the ministry said in a statement, and if successful, will release a final tranche of around $1.1 billion secured by Islamabad under a last-gasp rescue package last summer, averting a sovereign debt default. "Pakistan has met all structural benchmarks, qualitative performance criteria and indicative targets for successful completion of the IMF review," the ministry added, hoping for a successful IMF staff level agreement after the appraisal. "The mission will be focused on (the) completion of Pakistan's current SBA-supported programme, which ends in April 2024," the fund said through a spokesperson. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already directed his finance team, headed by newly installed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, to initiate work on seeking an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) after the standby arrangement expires on April 11. Also Read | Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence in Parliament after coalition realignment Aurangzeb told reporters on Tuesday that Pakistan would use the opportunity during the IMF review to make the case for a larger, long-term programme, according to the Dawn daily. The global lender has said it will formulate a medium-term programme if Islamabad applies for one. The government has not officially stated the size of the additional funding it is seeking through a successor programme, however Bloomberg reported in February that Pakistan planned to seek a new loan of at least $6 billion from the lender. Pakistan would be "very keen to start discussions on another EFF with them during these talks," the finance minister said, adding further talks would take place at the IMF and World Bank's spring meetings in April in Washington. Panda Bond Sajid Amin Javed, Deputy Executive Director at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, said Pakistan needed a new IMF programme immediately to manage external financing needs and economic recovery. Also Read | Donald Trump gets partial relief in Georgia election interference case "It is encouraging to see that the new government is clear, unlike the past two experiences where engagements with IMF were delayed due to political baggage," he added. Aurangzeb aims to bring stability to a country plagued by crippling boom-bust cycles that have led to more than 20 IMF bailout programmes in the past. Watch | Gravitas: House passes bill threatening Tiktok ban in US × Pakistan would be moving towards tapping the Chinese bond market in the next fiscal year, Aurangzeb said in an interview with Geo News on Wednesday. "We should go for an inaugural panda bond in the next fiscal year," said Aurangzeb, adding that he planned to tap into the good relations Pakistan had with China. In February, China rolled over a $2 billion loan to Pakistan due in March. Aurangzeb added that Pakistan should also look towards Middle Eastern banks once it entered a longer term programme with the fund. The debt-ridden economy, which shrank 0.2% last year and is expected to grow around 2% this year, has been under extreme stress with low reserves, a balance of payment crisis, inflation at 23%, policy interest rates at 22% and record local currency depreciation. Ahead of the stand-by arrangement, Pakistan had to meet IMF conditions including revising its budget, and raising interest rates and the price of electricity and gas. The IMF also got Pakistan to raise $1.34 billion in new taxes. The measures fuelled all-time high inflation of 38% year-on-year in May.

Pakistan to ask for new, longer-term bailout during IMF review

<p>Love is a universal and profoundly human experience. Yet at the same time, romantic love and its expression are often curtailed by families, social norms of caste and class, and increasingly today, by the State. It is ironic that in an age where finding love, whether offline or through the plethora of dating apps available today , seems easier than before, and where young people fall in and out of love with impunity, that Love Storiyaan should seem so radical.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series beautifully captures the dichotomous nature of love as deeply personal and yet political. It feature's &nbsp;six carefully curated stories of real couples, featured on the Indian Instagram handle India Love Project, a Humans of Romance initiative. The stories feature couples who have overcome hurdles of caste, religion and familial opposition to be together. Each story is unique and subverts stereotypes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The anthology begins with the love story of Ullekh, a journalist and blogger, and his wife, a woman who found love after a divorce and while raising her children. While it is a story of giving love a second chance, it is also one rife with struggles- a Malyali Christian man falls for a Hindu woman based in Delhi. The story is refreshing and subverts popular romantic tropes in many ways- for instance, the male partner is less successful than his lover, and familial opposition presents itself in the form of the female protagonist’s daughters , rather than in the familiar trope of overbearing parents. This poignantly depicts the conflict, mentioned by the protagonist herself, between motherhood and womanhood, and reveals the norms of ageing in a country where elderly or middle aged women are expected to subsume all sexual and romantic desires, sacrificing their happiness for the family and where a mother is never seen as a feminine or womanly person in her own right but is desexualised.</p>

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<p>The depiction of romance- featuring the couple coming together despite, or perhaps because of their ideological differences, (he is a Marxist who advocates for collective struggle, she a successful &nbsp;Feminist writer who fights for individual rights of women), reconciling after a breakup, indulging in quiet moments of affection in &nbsp;a park- is both authentic and relatable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More stories follow- from an elderly Bangladeshi couple who are still very much in love, shown through tiny gestures of affection, to a blend of romance and revolution, in the love story of a middle class Brahmin man, an engineer from IIT , &nbsp;and a poor Dalit woman, to the story of two trans individuals who connect in an unexpected manner and fall in love. While the elderly couple has to overcome the familiar, but increasingly powerful, hurdle of religious differences, the Dalit woman faces discrimination not only from society at large, but also in the personal sphere from her husband’s family.</p>

<p>The series is extremely thought provoking and eerily familiar- contemporary discourses on citizenship and who constitutes a citizen can be juxtaposed with the struggles of the Bangladeshi lovers to maintain their cultural heritage, while escaping religious persecution and political unrest to seek haven in India. She is Hindu, he a Muslim, which would raise eyebrows even today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Playing with tropes of inter caste marriages, familial opposition and love triumphing over all odds, the IIT graduate’s story could still resonate today in an age where external forces conspire against young love. Repressive social norms and political polices of the time, set in Madhya Pradesh against the backdrop of Adivasi resistance, the story is one of thwarted expectations as much as love- a promising and bright boy from a family of engineers devotes his life to social service rather than the stable career his family desired. Romance, through the beauty of one’s lover and his eyes, soft masculinity, sensual glances, is depicted with an unusual tenderness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queer narratives play a part in this series, with the idea of exploring ones sexuality in a clandestine manner, in a society that doesn’t encourage such exploration. While songs are used to showcase political unrest and resistance in one story , this story depicts the clandestine nature of &nbsp;expressing a discomfort with ones gender through mirrors and clothing. It is interesting that while Indian society only values heterosexual procreative sexuality, the tender love story of a trans couple is shown through heterosexual tropes and meet cutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a similar vein, a story unfolds of a couple who face political oppression in Afghanistan, juxtaposed with their ordinary romantic dreams of a home,a dog and walks in the park, reminiscent of the American white picket fence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, this is a beautiful ode not only to romance, but to individuals who dare to forge their own path, professionally and personally, facing their families and social milieu with courage, and to the resilience of the human spirit in the face&nbsp;of&nbsp;persecution.</p>


Love is a universal and profoundly human experience. Yet at the same time, romantic love and its expression are often curtailed by families, social norms of caste and class, and increasingly today, by the State.

Love is a universal and profoundly human experience. Yet at the same time, romantic love and its expression are often curtailed by families, social norms of caste and class, and increasingly today, by the State. It is ironic that in an age where finding love, whether offline or through the plethora of dating apps available today , seems easier than before, and where young people fall in and out of love with impunity, that Love Storiyaan should seem so radical. The series beautifully captures the dichotomous nature of love as deeply personal and yet political. It feature's six carefully curated stories of real couples, featured on the Indian Instagram handle India Love Project, a Humans of Romance initiative. The stories feature couples who have overcome hurdles of caste, religion and familial opposition to be together. Each story is unique and subverts stereotypes. Also Read | 'Alexei, the world has not forgotten': When Navalny’ director dedicated Oscar win to political prisoner The anthology begins with the love story of Ullekh, a journalist and blogger, and his wife, a woman who found love after a divorce and while raising her children. While it is a story of giving love a second chance, it is also one rife with struggles- a Malyali Christian man falls for a Hindu woman based in Delhi. The story is refreshing and subverts popular romantic tropes in many ways- for instance, the male partner is less successful than his lover, and familial opposition presents itself in the form of the female protagonist’s daughters , rather than in the familiar trope of overbearing parents. This poignantly depicts the conflict, mentioned by the protagonist herself, between motherhood and womanhood, and reveals the norms of ageing in a country where elderly or middle aged women are expected to subsume all sexual and romantic desires, sacrificing their happiness for the family and where a mother is never seen as a feminine or womanly person in her own right but is desexualised. Also Read | Beyonce and country radio row: What happened, why fans are calling radio station 'racist' The depiction of romance- featuring the couple coming together despite, or perhaps because of their ideological differences, (he is a Marxist who advocates for collective struggle, she a successful Feminist writer who fights for individual rights of women), reconciling after a breakup, indulging in quiet moments of affection in a park- is both authentic and relatable. More stories follow- from an elderly Bangladeshi couple who are still very much in love, shown through tiny gestures of affection, to a blend of romance and revolution, in the love story of a middle class Brahmin man, an engineer from IIT , and a poor Dalit woman, to the story of two trans individuals who connect in an unexpected manner and fall in love. While the elderly couple has to overcome the familiar, but increasingly powerful, hurdle of religious differences, the Dalit woman faces discrimination not only from society at large, but also in the personal sphere from her husband’s family. The series is extremely thought provoking and eerily familiar- contemporary discourses on citizenship and who constitutes a citizen can be juxtaposed with the struggles of the Bangladeshi lovers to maintain their cultural heritage, while escaping religious persecution and political unrest to seek haven in India. She is Hindu, he a Muslim, which would raise eyebrows even today. Playing with tropes of inter caste marriages, familial opposition and love triumphing over all odds, the IIT graduate’s story could still resonate today in an age where external forces conspire against young love. Repressive social norms and political polices of the time, set in Madhya Pradesh against the backdrop of Adivasi resistance, the story is one of thwarted expectations as much as love- a promising and bright boy from a family of engineers devotes his life to social service rather than the stable career his family desired. Romance, through the beauty of one’s lover and his eyes, soft masculinity, sensual glances, is depicted with an unusual tenderness. Queer narratives play a part in this series, with the idea of exploring ones sexuality in a clandestine manner, in a society that doesn’t encourage such exploration. While songs are used to showcase political unrest and resistance in one story , this story depicts the clandestine nature of expressing a discomfort with ones gender through mirrors and clothing. It is interesting that while Indian society only values heterosexual procreative sexuality, the tender love story of a trans couple is shown through heterosexual tropes and meet cutes. In a similar vein, a story unfolds of a couple who face political oppression in Afghanistan, juxtaposed with their ordinary romantic dreams of a home,a dog and walks in the park, reminiscent of the American white picket fence. Overall, this is a beautiful ode not only to romance, but to individuals who dare to forge their own path, professionally and personally, facing their families and social milieu with courage, and to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of persecution.

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<p>The Danish language officially does not carry a male equivalent for the term “career woman” or a female equivalent term for the male-gendered noun “financier”.<br />
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However, after carrying out a major review of all keywords that end with -mand (man), -kvinde (woman) and -person (person), soon the terms finanskvinde (female financier) and karrieremand (career man), along with many new gender-neutral terms will now be officially joining the ranks of the Danish spelling dictionary, the Retskrivningsordbogen.<br />
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The Dansk Sprognævn (the Danish Language Council) is carrying out the first review in 12 years in which it has embarked on creating a new edition which is focused on gender equality and making words and descriptions less stereotyped and more gender neutral.</p>

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<p>The council is also analysing the use of he, she, his and hers in the example phrases of the dictionary. The new edition, which will be published next year, has added the female version of the word afholdsmand, the word which exists for someone who will abstain from drinking alcohol. The word has a male-gendered suffix and the female version will be termed 'afholdskvinde'.<br />
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The Dutch word 'finansmand' for financier also has a female equivalent, which has been termed finanskvinde. Also, the gendered word for trader, handelsmand, was joined by handelskvinde, which has been translated as female trader.<br />
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The gendered example phrases which will be chucked out from the dictionary's new edition are pigerne fjantede rundt (the girls fooled around) and han er anklaget for uagtsomt manddrab (he is accused of negligent manslaughter).</p>

<h2><strong>Current dictionary scanned for sexist inclusions and omissions</strong></h2>

<p>Senior researcher at the language council Margrethe Heidemann Andersen was among the three editors who scanned the current dictionary to look for sexist inclusions and omissions.<br />
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“We have made lists of all words that end in -man and -woman and then reviewed them one by one to see if we should create a counterpart with the endings -woman, -man or possibly -person,” she said while speaking to the Danish public broadcaster DR.</p>

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<p>“We have also looked through the text examples in the dictionary to ensure that they do not give a stereotypical representation of the genders,” she added.<br />
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An exact figure of the number of sentences and words which has been analysed or changed has not been provided by Heidemann Andersen, but she stated that there will never be as many words which end with -woman as compared to those which end with -man.<br />
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She said that some words ending in -mand do not refer to a person hence it becomes pointless to add a female equivalent of those terms. “When we add a new word, we have to get the argument right, and the frequency matters a lot,” stated Heidemann Andersen.<br />
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“There are some people who have grown up with a language who think we are changing too much, and do not think we need a word like ‘female financier’. Identity and gender provoke stronger emotions than changes to grammar rules,” she stated.</p>

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The Danish language officially does not carry a male equivalent for the term “career woman” or a female equivalent term for the male-gendered noun “financier”. However, after carrying out a major review of all keywords that end with -mand (man), -kvinde (woman) and -person (person), soon the terms finanskvinde (female financier) and karrieremand (career man), along with many new gender-neutral terms will now be officially joining the ranks of the Danish spelling dictionary, the Retskrivningsordbogen.

The Danish language officially does not carry a male equivalent for the term “career woman” or a female equivalent term for the male-gendered noun “financier”. However, after carrying out a major review of all keywords that end with -mand (man), -kvinde (woman) and -person (person), soon the terms finanskvinde (female financier) and karrieremand (career man), along with many new gender-neutral terms will now be officially joining the ranks of the Danish spelling dictionary, the Retskrivningsordbogen. The Dansk Sprognævn (the Danish Language Council) is carrying out the first review in 12 years in which it has embarked on creating a new edition which is focused on gender equality and making words and descriptions less stereotyped and more gender neutral. ALSO READ | Netherlands suffers recession with weak consumer spending and exports The council is also analysing the use of he, she, his and hers in the example phrases of the dictionary. The new edition, which will be published next year, has added the female version of the word afholdsmand, the word which exists for someone who will abstain from drinking alcohol. The word has a male-gendered suffix and the female version will be termed 'afholdskvinde'. The Dutch word 'finansmand' for financier also has a female equivalent, which has been termed finanskvinde. Also, the gendered word for trader, handelsmand, was joined by handelskvinde, which has been translated as female trader. The gendered example phrases which will be chucked out from the dictionary's new edition are pigerne fjantede rundt (the girls fooled around) and han er anklaget for uagtsomt manddrab (he is accused of negligent manslaughter). Current dictionary scanned for sexist inclusions and omissions Senior researcher at the language council Margrethe Heidemann Andersen was among the three editors who scanned the current dictionary to look for sexist inclusions and omissions. “We have made lists of all words that end in -man and -woman and then reviewed them one by one to see if we should create a counterpart with the endings -woman, -man or possibly -person,” she said while speaking to the Danish public broadcaster DR. WATCH | Protests demanding an end to government subsidies for fossil fuels “We have also looked through the text examples in the dictionary to ensure that they do not give a stereotypical representation of the genders,” she added. An exact figure of the number of sentences and words which has been analysed or changed has not been provided by Heidemann Andersen, but she stated that there will never be as many words which end with -woman as compared to those which end with -man. She said that some words ending in -mand do not refer to a person hence it becomes pointless to add a female equivalent of those terms. “When we add a new word, we have to get the argument right, and the frequency matters a lot,” stated Heidemann Andersen. “There are some people who have grown up with a language who think we are changing too much, and do not think we need a word like ‘female financier’. Identity and gender provoke stronger emotions than changes to grammar rules,” she stated. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The newest offering from the Toyota-Suzuki collaboration, the Invicto, has been launched in the Indian market. It will go on sale through the premium Nexa showrooms and is the most expensive product offering from Maruti Suzuki to date. The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is the rebadged version of the Toyota Innova HyCross. Hence, it gets the same platform, powertrain, design, and features, except for a new front grille, alloy wheels and Suzuki's badging. Right now, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto doesn't have a direct rival in the Indian market, apart from its own cousin - the Toyota Innova Hycross. However, it can be compared to similarly priced three-row SUVs like the Mahindra XUV700, Scorpio N, Hyundai Alcazar and Tata Safari.

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<p>Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, Dr. S. L. Thaosen, IPS, Director General (DG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 25 June undertook an all-encompassing visit of multiple camp locations at Baltal, Domail, Sarbal, and Neelgrath to review the operational and administrative preparedness of the CRPF deployed for Amarnath Yatra 2023.</p>

<p>The visit to camps was aimed at assessing the arrangements and preparedness for ensuring an atmosphere of absolute security and confidence for the hundreds of thousands of devoted pilgrims who would be undertaking the pilgrimage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the Yatra to commence in a few days, DG, CRPF reviewed the preparedness of forces himself to ensure its successful conduct. In addition to assessing operational readiness, DG also reviewed the contingency drills of various eventualities for CRPF’s timely response in the face of any unforeseen circumstances.</p>

<p>Emphasising a zero-error policy, every aspect of security planning was scrutinized to mitigate any potential risks and ensure a seamless, secure, and pleasant experience for the pilgrims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, DG laid special emphasis on disaster management preparedness for any natural calamity that may arise.</p>

<p>''CRPF’s comprehensive disaster management protocols were reviewed for its swift and timely response to mitigate the impact of any adverse event like that of last year’s cloud burst. This proactive approach would ensure that the SANJY-2023 remains resilient in the face of challenges prioritising the safety and well-being of devotees,'' he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With a sense of profound appreciation for the ardent devotees embarking on this spiritual and arduous journey, DG, CRPF extended his heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling experience.</p>

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<p>Acknowledging the significance of this revered pilgrimage, he emphasised the importance of exemplary multiagency coordination, urging all stakeholders to come together seamlessly and collaboratively.</p>

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Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, Dr. S. L. Thaosen, IPS, Director General (DG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 25 June undertook an all-encompassing visit of multiple camp locations at Baltal, Domail, Sarbal, and Neelgrath to review the operational and administrative preparedness of the CRPF deployed for Amarnath Yatra 2023.

Ahead of the Amarnath Yatra, Dr. S. L. Thaosen, IPS, Director General (DG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on 25 June undertook an all-encompassing visit of multiple camp locations at Baltal, Domail, Sarbal, and Neelgrath to review the operational and administrative preparedness of the CRPF deployed for Amarnath Yatra 2023. The visit to camps was aimed at assessing the arrangements and preparedness for ensuring an atmosphere of absolute security and confidence for the hundreds of thousands of devoted pilgrims who would be undertaking the pilgrimage. Also Read | Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how With the Yatra to commence in a few days, DG, CRPF reviewed the preparedness of forces himself to ensure its successful conduct. In addition to assessing operational readiness, DG also reviewed the contingency drills of various eventualities for CRPF’s timely response in the face of any unforeseen circumstances. Emphasising a zero-error policy, every aspect of security planning was scrutinized to mitigate any potential risks and ensure a seamless, secure, and pleasant experience for the pilgrims. Furthermore, DG laid special emphasis on disaster management preparedness for any natural calamity that may arise. ''CRPF’s comprehensive disaster management protocols were reviewed for its swift and timely response to mitigate the impact of any adverse event like that of last year’s cloud burst. This proactive approach would ensure that the SANJY-2023 remains resilient in the face of challenges prioritising the safety and well-being of devotees,'' he added. Also Read | Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring' With a sense of profound appreciation for the ardent devotees embarking on this spiritual and arduous journey, DG, CRPF extended his heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling experience. Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo × Acknowledging the significance of this revered pilgrimage, he emphasised the importance of exemplary multiagency coordination, urging all stakeholders to come together seamlessly and collaboratively. "The success of this monumental event hinges upon our collective commitment and unparalleled coordination," said Dr. S. L. Thaosen. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The M2 may be the entry point into the BMW M model line-up, but make no mistake; this little sports car is as potent as any of its stablemates. The 2023 version of the M2 borrows its underpinnings from the larger M3/M4 models, and with a fire-breathing 453 bhp 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six sitting under the hood, the M2 offers blistering performance. For the first and perhaps the last time, BMW has brought an M car to India with an optional six-speed manual gearbox, and this is the version we've driven! So, sit tight, for we have a cracker of a performance car review in store for you.

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The 2023 Honda City Facelift has been launched in India, with prices starting from INR 11.49 lakh and going up to INR 20.39 lakh (all figures are ex-showroom) for the range topping City Hybrid. In terms of changes, the Honda City Facelift arrives with minor cosmetic changes, more features, new entry-level variants and a new paint colour. So, has it become better than before? Check out our first drive review to find out.

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<p>Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia saw the Steve Smith-led visitors post a challenging 480 on a belter of a surface at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. On the opening day,&nbsp;on Thursday (March 9), Australia opted to bat first and went to stumps at 255 for 4. The second day's play saw the visitors ride on Usman Khawaja's 180 and Cameron Green's 114&nbsp;to post a mammoth 480 before Rohit Sharma-led India went to stumps at 36 for no loss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the day's proceedings, Indian bowlers were made to work hard for every wicket. The opening session saw the home side remain wicketless as Khawaja-Green's partnership frustrated them. As a result, Rohit &amp; Co. took a horrendous review on the last ball of the 128th over, bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. The Indian players made an lbw appeal versus Khawaja, who was batting on 160 along with Green on 112, but the replays showed the ball to be miles away from the stumps. Hence, umpire Richard&nbsp;Kettleborough's reaction went viral as he couldn't stop smiling on the poor DRS call from Team India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Eventually, India got rid of centurion Khawaja for 180, trapping him lbw off Axar Patel. Green, on the other hand, fell for 114 after scoring his maiden ton in whites. Some help from their tail-enders saw Australia post a mammoth 480 all-out before Indian openers Rohit (17 not out) and Shubman Gill (unbeaten 18) negated any threat from the Aussie bowlers to take India to 36 for no loss at the end of day's play.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Day 3 will be extremely crucial for Team India, who trail Australia by a whopping 444-run margin. The hosts lead the four-match series 2-1 but need a win in this tie to not only clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also enter the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia are already through to the WTC summit clash.</p>


Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia saw the Steve Smith-led visitors post a challenging 480 on a belter of a surface at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia saw the Steve Smith-led visitors post a challenging 480 on a belter of a surface at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. On the opening day, on Thursday (March 9), Australia opted to bat first and went to stumps at 255 for 4. The second day's play saw the visitors ride on Usman Khawaja's 180 and Cameron Green's 114 to post a mammoth 480 before Rohit Sharma-led India went to stumps at 36 for no loss. During the day's proceedings, Indian bowlers were made to work hard for every wicket. The opening session saw the home side remain wicketless as Khawaja-Green's partnership frustrated them. As a result, Rohit & Co. took a horrendous review on the last ball of the 128th over, bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. The Indian players made an lbw appeal versus Khawaja, who was batting on 160 along with Green on 112, but the replays showed the ball to be miles away from the stumps. Hence, umpire Richard Kettleborough's reaction went viral as he couldn't stop smiling on the poor DRS call from Team India. Also read: IPL 2023: MS Dhoni turns back the clock with MAGNANIMOUS sixes in CSK practice session - WATCH Here's the viral video: pic.twitter.com/eMxKD9khgT — Anna 24GhanteChaukanna (@Anna24GhanteCh2) March 10, 2023 × Eventually, India got rid of centurion Khawaja for 180, trapping him lbw off Axar Patel. Green, on the other hand, fell for 114 after scoring his maiden ton in whites. Some help from their tail-enders saw Australia post a mammoth 480 all-out before Indian openers Rohit (17 not out) and Shubman Gill (unbeaten 18) negated any threat from the Aussie bowlers to take India to 36 for no loss at the end of day's play. Day 3 will be extremely crucial for Team India, who trail Australia by a whopping 444-run margin. The hosts lead the four-match series 2-1 but need a win in this tie to not only clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also enter the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia are already through to the WTC summit clash.

Watch: India take HORRENDOUS review as umpire's reaction goes viral on Day 2 of 4th Test vs Australia

The Zontes 350X was launched in India last year. It is one of five products that the Chinese brand Zontes has brought to India via Motovault. And, at a starting price of INR 335,000, the Zontes 350X is also one of India's most affordable sports tourers. But being a Chinese product, does the 350X offer the same level of build quality as its rivals? Watch our first-ride review to find out.

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Bajaj has taken the EV route to revive one of its iconic nameplates, the Chetak. Yes, the Bajaj Chetak is back as the homegrown brand's first-ever electric two-wheeler. So, not only does it have big shoes to fill, but it has also arrived at a time when the Indian two-wheeler market is swarming with electric scooter options. Plus, it is also one of the most expensive electric scooters on sale in India. So, how does it perform in everyday riding conditions? And what features does it pack? Watch our first ride review to find out

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The 2023 MG Hector has received its first major update since its 2019 launch. As part of the changes, the facelift model gets refreshed styling, an improved cabin, ADAS features (for the first time) and what can only be described as India's largest infotainment tablet on a mass-market car - a massive 14-inch HD portrait-style touchscreen! However, there are no mechanical updates. So, with the same powertrain options but plenty of new tech, does the 2023 Hector do enough to still be a relevant option in its segment? We find out in our first-drive review.

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