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<p>It is predicted that Hurricane Beryl will continue the&nbsp;current course out of the US state of&nbsp;Texas, into Louisiana and Arkansas, and then even farther north.</p>

<p>The storm has weakened much more as it has gone onshore. However, tornadoes were still a possibility.</p>

<p>On Monday (July 8), meteorologists warned of tornadoes in many areas of Louisiana and East Texas.</p>

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<p>The Category 1 hurricane, which made landfall in Texas at about 4:00 am (local time) on Monday (Jul 8), weakened as it moved through the enormous metropolis and its suburbs. However, the severity of its winds left residents of the city of&nbsp;Houston reeling for the second time in two months, following a devastating thunderstorm system that swept over the city in May.</p>

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<p>Beryl brought intense rainfall across&nbsp;Houston, causing flood waters to reach the top of many of the city’s drainage bayous and, in some instances, overflow them. Additionally, parts of highways and underpasses became submerged.</p>

<p>Officials reported that at least 47 people had to be rescued from the rising waters.</p>

<p>However, extensive residential flooding was avoided throughout the city. In contrast to Hurricane Harvey, which decimated the city in 2017, Beryl passed past Houston very swiftly, arriving in the early morning and leaving by the afternoon.</p>

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<p>Although water levels were high in many areas, some had already started to recede on Monday, and this trend was expected to continue on Tuesday (Jul 9).</p>

<p>The storm's intensity was significantly reduced from its peak in the Caribbean. Beryl developed in June and became the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean.</p>

<p>In Venezuela and on several Caribbean islands, including Jamaica, the hurricane claimed the lives of at least 11 people.</p>

<p>When Beryl slammed Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada, as a Category 4 storm on July 1, it destroyed around 98 per cent&nbsp;of the buildings, which were home to&nbsp;approximately 10,000 people, according to authorities.</p>

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It is predicted that Hurricane Beryl will continue the current course out of the US state of Texas, into Louisiana and Arkansas, and then even farther north. The storm has weakened much more as it has gone onshore.

It is predicted that Hurricane Beryl will continue the current course out of the US state of Texas, into Louisiana and Arkansas, and then even farther north. The storm has weakened much more as it has gone onshore. However, tornadoes were still a possibility. On Monday (July 8), meteorologists warned of tornadoes in many areas of Louisiana and East Texas. #beryl from my drone pic.twitter.com/Fo1ds6JOJk — charles (@cjblain10) July 8, 2024 × The Category 1 hurricane, which made landfall in Texas at about 4:00 am (local time) on Monday (Jul 8), weakened as it moved through the enormous metropolis and its suburbs. However, the severity of its winds left residents of the city of Houston reeling for the second time in two months, following a devastating thunderstorm system that swept over the city in May. Watch | Uproar after Russian missile attacks kill at least 41, hit children's hospital × Beryl brought intense rainfall across Houston, causing flood waters to reach the top of many of the city’s drainage bayous and, in some instances, overflow them. Additionally, parts of highways and underpasses became submerged. Officials reported that at least 47 people had to be rescued from the rising waters. However, extensive residential flooding was avoided throughout the city. In contrast to Hurricane Harvey, which decimated the city in 2017, Beryl passed past Houston very swiftly, arriving in the early morning and leaving by the afternoon. Also read: OpenAI cuts off China from ChatGPT and AI services Although water levels were high in many areas, some had already started to recede on Monday, and this trend was expected to continue on Tuesday (Jul 9). The storm's intensity was significantly reduced from its peak in the Caribbean. Beryl developed in June and became the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. In Venezuela and on several Caribbean islands, including Jamaica, the hurricane claimed the lives of at least 11 people. When Beryl slammed Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada, as a Category 4 storm on July 1, it destroyed around 98 per cent of the buildings, which were home to approximately 10,000 people, according to authorities. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) was presented with the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The highest order of chivalry in Russia was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin.</p>

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<p>PM Modi received the award for "his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries".<br />
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Later in his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "...I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you (President Putin) for honouring me with Russia's highest (civilian) award. This honour is not just mine, this is the honour of 140 crore Indians. This is the honour of the centuries-old deep friendship and mutual trust between India and Russia. This is the honour of our special and privileged strategic partnership...In the past 2.5 decades, under your leadership, India-Russia relations have strengthened in all directions and have scaled new heights each time. The foundation of strategic ties between the two nations that you had laid has only further strengthened with the passing of time. Our mutual cooperation, based on people-to-partnership, is becoming the hope and guarantee of a better future of our people..."</p>

<h2><strong>More about the award</strong></h2>

<p>The 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698 in honour of Saint Andrew. The order was initially meant to recognise the efforts of individuals towards the betterment of the state and their outstanding civilian and military service.</p>

<p>The honour was scrapped following the Russian Revolution of 1917 but was reinstated in the post-Soviet era and continues to date.</p>

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<p>In Russia, the award is considered as a prestige and a symbol of high honour.</p>

<p>Modi was originally decorated with the award in 2019 when he visited Russia to attend a a forum in the far eastern port of Vladivostok.</p>

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<p>The two leaders then met in September 2022 at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan.</p>

<p>During his current visit, PM Modi will also lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) was presented with the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The highest order of chivalry in Russia was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) was presented with the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The highest order of chivalry in Russia was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin. #WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin confers Russia's highest civilian honour, Order of St Andrew the Apostle on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/aBBJ2QAINF — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2024 × PM Modi received the award for "his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries". Later in his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "...I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you (President Putin) for honouring me with Russia's highest (civilian) award. This honour is not just mine, this is the honour of 140 crore Indians. This is the honour of the centuries-old deep friendship and mutual trust between India and Russia. This is the honour of our special and privileged strategic partnership...In the past 2.5 decades, under your leadership, India-Russia relations have strengthened in all directions and have scaled new heights each time. The foundation of strategic ties between the two nations that you had laid has only further strengthened with the passing of time. Our mutual cooperation, based on people-to-partnership, is becoming the hope and guarantee of a better future of our people..." More about the award The 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698 in honour of Saint Andrew. The order was initially meant to recognise the efforts of individuals towards the betterment of the state and their outstanding civilian and military service. The honour was scrapped following the Russian Revolution of 1917 but was reinstated in the post-Soviet era and continues to date. Also read: 'War not a solution, murder of children gives pain:' PM Modi's stern message to Putin In Russia, the award is considered as a prestige and a symbol of high honour. Modi was originally decorated with the award in 2019 when he visited Russia to attend a a forum in the far eastern port of Vladivostok. Also read: Will Modi-Putin discuss floating nuclear power plants for India? The two leaders then met in September 2022 at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan. During his current visit, PM Modi will also lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi presented with ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle’, Russia’s highest civilian honour

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PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia where he interacted with the Indian diaspora and made remarks such as, 'Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai'. Indian PM Modi met Russian leader Putin yesterday and spoke about crucial global matters.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that war is not a solution, in his first comment on the Ukraine crisis since his Moscow visit began Monday. Modi also highlighted how it gave him "immense pain" when innocent children were murdered.</p>

<p>"I am happy that we could discuss about the war in Ukraine with an open mind, and we listened to each other's thoughts on the war with great respect," PM Modi said during bilateral talks with Putin.</p>

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<p>"Whether it be war, conflicts, or terror attacks, everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching and that pain is immense. I also had a discussion about this with you," Modi said.</p>

<p>Modi added that India was willing to cooperate with all stakeholders to restore peace in the region.</p>

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<p>"I assure you and the world community that India is in favour of peace. Listening to my friend Putin talk about peace yesterday gave me hope," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia targeted children's hospital in Kyiv</strong></h2>

<p>Modi's comments came as Russian strikes devastated a Ukrainian children's hospital on Monday, the same day he landed in Moscow. The attack on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt hospital left at least two killed and 16 others injured. The assault prompted the evacuation of at least 600 people from the site.</p>

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<p>Another attack in the capital Kyiv left at least 29 people dead. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that four children were among the dead after a boy’s body was found under the rubble in the capital’s Shevchenkivskyi district.</p>

<p>Ukraine President&nbsp;Volodymyr Zelensky earlier criticised PM Modi's visit to Russia, saying it was a "huge disappointment" and "a devastating blow to peace efforts."</p>

<p>“It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Zelensky wrote on microblogging website X.</p>

<p>PM Modi was hosted by Putin at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” on Monday.</p>

<p>It is PM Modi's first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war broke out. After his Russia visit, Modi will embark for Austria, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 41 years to visit Vienna.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that war is not a solution, in his first comment on the Ukraine crisis since his Moscow visit began Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that war is not a solution, in his first comment on the Ukraine crisis since his Moscow visit began Monday. Modi also highlighted how it gave him "immense pain" when innocent children were murdered. "I am happy that we could discuss about the war in Ukraine with an open mind, and we listened to each other's thoughts on the war with great respect," PM Modi said during bilateral talks with Putin. PM @narendramodi's remarks during meeting with President Putin. https://t.co/W5AnWIOzGh — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2024 × "Whether it be war, conflicts, or terror attacks, everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching and that pain is immense. I also had a discussion about this with you," Modi said. Modi added that India was willing to cooperate with all stakeholders to restore peace in the region. Also read: Russia to release Indians from army after PM Modi raises issue with Putin "I assure you and the world community that India is in favour of peace. Listening to my friend Putin talk about peace yesterday gave me hope," he added. Russia targeted children's hospital in Kyiv Modi's comments came as Russian strikes devastated a Ukrainian children's hospital on Monday, the same day he landed in Moscow. The attack on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt hospital left at least two killed and 16 others injured. The assault prompted the evacuation of at least 600 people from the site. Also read: 'Russia is India's trusted friend,' says PM Modi to Indians in Moscow Another attack in the capital Kyiv left at least 29 people dead. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that four children were among the dead after a boy’s body was found under the rubble in the capital’s Shevchenkivskyi district. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier criticised PM Modi's visit to Russia, saying it was a "huge disappointment" and "a devastating blow to peace efforts." “It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Zelensky wrote on microblogging website X. PM Modi was hosted by Putin at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” on Monday. It is PM Modi's first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war broke out. After his Russia visit, Modi will embark for Austria, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 41 years to visit Vienna. (With inputs from agencies)

‘War not a solution, murder of children gives pain’: PM Modi’s stern message to Putin

<p>Chinese developers will no longer be able to rely on Artificial Intelligence market leader ChatGPT. Starting July 9, OpenAI will block users in China from accessing its tools and services.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While OpenAI's ChatGPT was already restricted by China's firewall, developers could previously use VPNs to leverage OpenAI's tools for fine-tuning their AI applications and conducting research.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are taking additional steps to block API traffic from regions where we do not support access to OpenAI’s services," an OpenAI spokesperson told Bloomberg last month.</p>

<p>This latest block, originating from OpenAI rather than the Chinese government, is poised to have substantial effects on the AI landscape in China.</p>

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<h2><strong>Rising tensions and technology restrictions</strong></h2>

<p>OpenAI, as per the Guardian, has not elaborated on the reason behind this block. However, this move by OpenAI follows rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, with the US imposing restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductors vital for AI technology training.</p>

<h2><strong>Impact on China's AI community</strong></h2>

<p>The Chinese AI community has expressed "significant concern" over OpenAI's decision,&nbsp; Xiaohu Zhu, founder of the Shanghai-based Centre for Safe AGI, told the Guardian.</p>

<p>He said that "the decision raises questions about equitable access to AI technologies globally."</p>

<p>However, the move also presents opportunities for Chinese AI firms like SenseTime, Baidu, Zhipu AI, and Tencent Cloud.</p>

<p>As per the report, following chatter about the block, these companies started offering free tokens and migration services to attract former OpenAI users.</p>

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<p>While Baidu is offering 50m free tokens as well as free migration services, ZhipuAI, a local company, offered 150m free tokens for its model. Tencent Cloud meanwhile is giving away 100m free tokens to new users till the end of this month (July).</p>

<p>"Competitors are offering migration pathways for former OpenAI users, seeing this as an opportunity to expand their user base," explained Zhu.</p>

<p>OpenAI's exit may help accelerate the development of Chinese AI companies, which are already in tight competition with US counterparts. China hosts around 130 large language models, accounting for 40 per cent of the global total. While US companies lead in generative AI innovation, Chinese firms have been embroiled in a price war that might affect their profit margins and innovation capacity.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, experts like Winston Ma of New York University suggest that this situation comes "at a time when Chinese big tech players are closing on performance gap with OpenAI and are offering these Chinese LLM models essentially free."</p>

<p>"OpenAI’s departure is a short-term shock to the China market, but it may provide a long-term opportunity for Chinese domestic LLM models to be put to the real test," he added.</p>

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Chinese developers will no longer be able to rely on Artificial Intelligence market leader ChatGPT. Starting July 9, OpenAI will block users in China from accessing its tools and services.

Chinese developers will no longer be able to rely on Artificial Intelligence market leader ChatGPT. Starting July 9, OpenAI will block users in China from accessing its tools and services. While OpenAI's ChatGPT was already restricted by China's firewall, developers could previously use VPNs to leverage OpenAI's tools for fine-tuning their AI applications and conducting research. "We are taking additional steps to block API traffic from regions where we do not support access to OpenAI’s services," an OpenAI spokesperson told Bloomberg last month. This latest block, originating from OpenAI rather than the Chinese government, is poised to have substantial effects on the AI landscape in China. Also read | UK faces fiscal tightrope: IMF urges reforms amid high debt Rising tensions and technology restrictions OpenAI, as per the Guardian, has not elaborated on the reason behind this block. However, this move by OpenAI follows rising tensions between Washington and Beijing, with the US imposing restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductors vital for AI technology training. Impact on China's AI community The Chinese AI community has expressed "significant concern" over OpenAI's decision, Xiaohu Zhu, founder of the Shanghai-based Centre for Safe AGI, told the Guardian. He said that "the decision raises questions about equitable access to AI technologies globally." However, the move also presents opportunities for Chinese AI firms like SenseTime, Baidu, Zhipu AI, and Tencent Cloud. As per the report, following chatter about the block, these companies started offering free tokens and migration services to attract former OpenAI users. Also read | Chinese brands surge on Amazon, redefining online shopping While Baidu is offering 50m free tokens as well as free migration services, ZhipuAI, a local company, offered 150m free tokens for its model. Tencent Cloud meanwhile is giving away 100m free tokens to new users till the end of this month (July). "Competitors are offering migration pathways for former OpenAI users, seeing this as an opportunity to expand their user base," explained Zhu. OpenAI's exit may help accelerate the development of Chinese AI companies, which are already in tight competition with US counterparts. China hosts around 130 large language models, accounting for 40 per cent of the global total. While US companies lead in generative AI innovation, Chinese firms have been embroiled in a price war that might affect their profit margins and innovation capacity. Nonetheless, experts like Winston Ma of New York University suggest that this situation comes "at a time when Chinese big tech players are closing on performance gap with OpenAI and are offering these Chinese LLM models essentially free." "OpenAI’s departure is a short-term shock to the China market, but it may provide a long-term opportunity for Chinese domestic LLM models to be put to the real test," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Moscow on Monday (Jul 8) to meet his 'dear friend' Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky of neighbouring Ukraine couldn’t hold back his anger. Terming Modi's two-day visit to Russia a "huge disappointment," he said it was "a devastating blow to peace efforts." The statement came after Russian missiles targeted Ukrainian cities, including a children's hospital in Kyiv, which killed more than 40 people in a&nbsp;day.</p>

<p>“It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Zelensky wrote on microblogging website X.</p>

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<p>PM Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) addressed the Indian diaspora in the Russian capital&nbsp;where he didn't mention Russia's war in Ukraine but hailed the relationship between New Delhi and Moscow. However, the Indian leader during a bilateral meeting did mention the Ukraine war and said it was "not a solution." PM Modi also said that the murder of children gave him immense pain.</p>

<p>"Whether it be war, conflicts, or terror attacks, everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching and that pain is immense. I also had a discussion about this with you," PM Modi told Putin.</p>

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<p>Earlier, the US also reacted to&nbsp;Modi's visit to Russia, urging India to press Russia to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.</p>

<p>US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "India is a strategic partner with whom we engage in a full and frank dialogue. And that includes our concerns about their relationship with Russia.”</p>

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<p>“But as I said, we made quite clear directly with India our concerns about their relationship with Russia. So we would hope India and any other country, when they engage with Russia, would make clear that Russia should respect the UN charter, should respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," he said.</p>

<p>PM Modi was hosted by Putin at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” on Monday.</p>

<p>It is PM Modi's first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war broke out. After his Russia visit, Modi will embark for Austria, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 41 years to visit Vienna.</p>

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As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Moscow on Monday (Jul 8) to meet his 'dear friend' Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky of neighbouring Ukraine couldn’t hold back his anger.

As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Moscow on Monday (Jul 8) to meet his 'dear friend' Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelensky of neighbouring Ukraine couldn’t hold back his anger. Terming Modi's two-day visit to Russia a "huge disappointment," he said it was "a devastating blow to peace efforts." The statement came after Russian missiles targeted Ukrainian cities, including a children's hospital in Kyiv, which killed more than 40 people in a day. “It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Zelensky wrote on microblogging website X. In Ukraine today, 37 people were killed, three of whom were children, and 170 were injured, including 13 children, as a result of Russia’s brutal missile strike. A Russian missile struck the largest children's hospital in Ukraine, targeting young cancer patients. Many were… pic.twitter.com/V1k7PEz2rJ — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) July 8, 2024 × Modi's stern message to Putin PM Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) addressed the Indian diaspora in the Russian capital where he didn't mention Russia's war in Ukraine but hailed the relationship between New Delhi and Moscow. However, the Indian leader during a bilateral meeting did mention the Ukraine war and said it was "not a solution." PM Modi also said that the murder of children gave him immense pain. "Whether it be war, conflicts, or terror attacks, everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching and that pain is immense. I also had a discussion about this with you," PM Modi told Putin. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's road to recovery after exodus of brands × US expresses concern Earlier, the US also reacted to Modi's visit to Russia, urging India to press Russia to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "India is a strategic partner with whom we engage in a full and frank dialogue. And that includes our concerns about their relationship with Russia.” Also read: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia allegedly strikes Ukraine's most-equipped children's hospital “But as I said, we made quite clear directly with India our concerns about their relationship with Russia. So we would hope India and any other country, when they engage with Russia, would make clear that Russia should respect the UN charter, should respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," he said. PM Modi was hosted by Putin at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” on Monday. It is PM Modi's first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war broke out. After his Russia visit, Modi will embark for Austria, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 41 years to visit Vienna. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the weekend, the central Shizuoka region became the first in Japan to see the mercury reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) this year, far surpassing the 35-degree threshold classified by weather officials as "extremely hot". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Such severe heat in the middle of Japan's rainy season is "rather rare", caused in part by a strong South Pacific high-pressure system, a weather agency official told AFP.</p>

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<p>Temperatures also hit record highs near 40 degrees Celsius on Monday at observation posts in Tokyo and in the southern Wakayama region, according to local media.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The past few days have seen authorities issue heatstroke alerts in much of the country, urging residents to avoid exercising outside and to use air conditioning.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The capital logged three deaths linked to heatstroke on Saturday and three more on Monday, when the mercury hovered around 35 degrees Celsius at midday, according to the city's medical examination office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Without the AC on, I find it difficult to survive," Tokyo resident Sumiko Yamamoto, 75, told AFP, adding she feels "it's gotten drastically hotter" since last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Through the advice given on TV, I try to stay hydrated as much as possible. Because I'm old, I'm being careful not to collapse," she said.</p>

<p>Heatstroke is particularly deadly in Japan, which has the second-oldest population in the world after Monaco.</p>

<p>Yamamoto's age puts her in the demographic flagged by health experts as particularly vulnerable to heatstroke, along with infants and those living alone or who are too poor to afford airconditioning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Japanese Association for Acute Medicine on Monday warned of the rising death toll from heat exhaustion nationwide, which grew from just a few hundred per year two decades ago to around 1,500 in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sheer number of fatalities suggests that heatstroke now poses a danger on par with that of "a major natural disaster", the group said, warning against non-essential outings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tokyo business executive Mikio Nakahara, 67, says the difference between Tokyo 50 years ago and now is stark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tokyo wasn't as hot as it is now," he told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But these days, "I try to work remotely as much as possible so I don't have to go outside."&nbsp;</p>

<p>With ever-hotter summers becoming the norm around the world, tourists like Ainhoa Sanchez, 29, aren't too surprised by Tokyo's temperatures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So the plan is going sightseeing a little bit. Drinking a lot of liquids. Maybe when we get too hot, we can get into a shop, look around, chill a bit and then go back to the street," she told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings. Over the weekend, the central Shizuoka region became the first in Japan to see the mercury reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) this year, far surpassing the 35-degree threshold classified by weather officials as "extremely hot".

Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings. Over the weekend, the central Shizuoka region became the first in Japan to see the mercury reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) this year, far surpassing the 35-degree threshold classified by weather officials as "extremely hot". Such severe heat in the middle of Japan's rainy season is "rather rare", caused in part by a strong South Pacific high-pressure system, a weather agency official told AFP. Also read: Japan issues heatstroke alerts for 26 prefectures amid intensifying heatwave Temperatures also hit record highs near 40 degrees Celsius on Monday at observation posts in Tokyo and in the southern Wakayama region, according to local media. The past few days have seen authorities issue heatstroke alerts in much of the country, urging residents to avoid exercising outside and to use air conditioning. The capital logged three deaths linked to heatstroke on Saturday and three more on Monday, when the mercury hovered around 35 degrees Celsius at midday, according to the city's medical examination office. "Without the AC on, I find it difficult to survive," Tokyo resident Sumiko Yamamoto, 75, told AFP, adding she feels "it's gotten drastically hotter" since last year. "Through the advice given on TV, I try to stay hydrated as much as possible. Because I'm old, I'm being careful not to collapse," she said. Heatstroke is particularly deadly in Japan, which has the second-oldest population in the world after Monaco. Yamamoto's age puts her in the demographic flagged by health experts as particularly vulnerable to heatstroke, along with infants and those living alone or who are too poor to afford airconditioning. The Japanese Association for Acute Medicine on Monday warned of the rising death toll from heat exhaustion nationwide, which grew from just a few hundred per year two decades ago to around 1,500 in 2022. The sheer number of fatalities suggests that heatstroke now poses a danger on par with that of "a major natural disaster", the group said, warning against non-essential outings. Also read | Scorching heatwave set to sear northeastern US, break records and spark health concerns Tokyo business executive Mikio Nakahara, 67, says the difference between Tokyo 50 years ago and now is stark. "Tokyo wasn't as hot as it is now," he told AFP. But these days, "I try to work remotely as much as possible so I don't have to go outside." With ever-hotter summers becoming the norm around the world, tourists like Ainhoa Sanchez, 29, aren't too surprised by Tokyo's temperatures. "So the plan is going sightseeing a little bit. Drinking a lot of liquids. Maybe when we get too hot, we can get into a shop, look around, chill a bit and then go back to the street," she told AFP. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>India is changing rapidly and the world is taking notice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday (Jul 9) at an event organised by the Indian community in Moscow, Russia.</p>

<p>The PM highlighted that the country is brimming with confidence and achieving remarkable progress.</p>

<p>PM Modi also announced the opening of two Indian consulates in Russia at Moscow. One centre will come up in Kazan and another in Yekaterinburg.</p>

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<p>"Over 140 crore Indians are driving this resurgence of India. They dream big, make commitments, and then turn them into reality," he said.</p>

<p>While addressing the Indian diaspora, the Prime Minister also mentioned India's victory in the Men's T20 cricket World Cup that ended the 13-year ICC trophy drought for the Indian cricket team.</p>

<p>"Everyone here must have celebrated India's T20 World Cup win, but the true story lies in the incredible journey the team took to get there. The Indian squad embodies a spirit of resilience, refusing to give up until the very last moment. As the saying goes, victory ultimately favours those who never accept defeat," he said.</p>

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<p>While talking about his government’s achievements, the Prime Minister said, "From hosting prestigious events like the G20 Summit to spearheading massive infrastructure projects like electrifying 40,000 kilometres of railways, India's ambitions and capabilities are on display. Space exploration, record-breaking engineering feats, and a commitment to clean energy through solar missions all contribute to India's rise as a global power. This success is driven by the immense potential of its 1.4 billion citizens and the talent of its diaspora around the world.</p>

<p>PM Modi further said India and Russia are working together to boost global prosperity.</p>

<p>"India-Russia ties are reaching new heights. With your hard work and honesty, you have contributed to the Russian society. I have been an admirer of the unique relationship between India and Russia," the Indian PM added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-begins-russia-visit-receives-guard-of-honour-in-moscow-738988" target="_blank">Modi in Russia: Indian PM holds meeting with Russian President Putin</a></p>

<p>"Our ties have been assessed time and again, and our friendship has always emerged stronger. I thank my friend, President Putin, for his leadership and efforts to strengthen our relationship. This is my sixth visit to Russia in the past 10 years, and we have met 17 times during this period," he said.</p>

<p>"I have taken a pledge to work three times as hard and three times as fast as I did in the first two terms. I assure you that in this third term, India will face and overcome every challenge. It's in my DNA to give 'chunauti' (challenge) to every 'chunauti' (challenge)," he said.</p>

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India is changing rapidly and the world is taking notice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday (Jul 9) at an event organised by the Indian community in Moscow, Russia.

India is changing rapidly and the world is taking notice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday (Jul 9) at an event organised by the Indian community in Moscow, Russia. The PM highlighted that the country is brimming with confidence and achieving remarkable progress. PM Modi also announced the opening of two Indian consulates in Russia at Moscow. One centre will come up in Kazan and another in Yekaterinburg. Also read: Russia to release Indians from army after PM Modi raises issue with Putin "Over 140 crore Indians are driving this resurgence of India. They dream big, make commitments, and then turn them into reality," he said. While addressing the Indian diaspora, the Prime Minister also mentioned India's victory in the Men's T20 cricket World Cup that ended the 13-year ICC trophy drought for the Indian cricket team. "Everyone here must have celebrated India's T20 World Cup win, but the true story lies in the incredible journey the team took to get there. The Indian squad embodies a spirit of resilience, refusing to give up until the very last moment. As the saying goes, victory ultimately favours those who never accept defeat," he said. × While talking about his government’s achievements, the Prime Minister said, "From hosting prestigious events like the G20 Summit to spearheading massive infrastructure projects like electrifying 40,000 kilometres of railways, India's ambitions and capabilities are on display. Space exploration, record-breaking engineering feats, and a commitment to clean energy through solar missions all contribute to India's rise as a global power. This success is driven by the immense potential of its 1.4 billion citizens and the talent of its diaspora around the world. PM Modi further said India and Russia are working together to boost global prosperity. "India-Russia ties are reaching new heights. With your hard work and honesty, you have contributed to the Russian society. I have been an admirer of the unique relationship between India and Russia," the Indian PM added. Also read: Modi in Russia: Indian PM holds meeting with Russian President Putin "Our ties have been assessed time and again, and our friendship has always emerged stronger. I thank my friend, President Putin, for his leadership and efforts to strengthen our relationship. This is my sixth visit to Russia in the past 10 years, and we have met 17 times during this period," he said. "I have taken a pledge to work three times as hard and three times as fast as I did in the first two terms. I assure you that in this third term, India will face and overcome every challenge. It's in my DNA to give 'chunauti' (challenge) to every 'chunauti' (challenge)," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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