G20 leaders arrive at Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Defence Min. Rajnath Singh Says, 'PM Modi Has Lifted 25 Crore Out of Poverty in 9 Years' | Oneindia

In a recent address in Bokaro, Jharkhand, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, stating that 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty in the last nine years. Singh contrasted this with the previous promises made by former leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Dr. Manmohan Singh, claiming they failed to eradicate poverty despite their pledges. Singh's remarks underscore the BJP's emphasis on economic progress and poverty alleviation under PM Modi's leadership. Watch the full speech and analysis on Oneindia. #RajnathSingh #RajnathSinghAngry #RajnathSinghSpeech #PoliticalRally #ViralVideo #PMModi #BJPvsCongress #LokSabhaElections2024 #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.101~

Gandhi's Skipping Amethi, Chirag Paswan's Attack on RJD, PM Modi's Varanasi Visit & More | Oneindia

Check out the latest stories covered in Episode 16 of Poll Pulse! Chirag Paswan's legal threat against Tejashwi Yadav over reservation remarks, Amethi's historic shift as it sees no contender from the Gandhi family for the first time in 25 years, PM Modi's anticipated nomination filing from Varanasi on May 14, and Maharashtra government's crackdown on deepfakes during the Lok Sabha elections 2024. Stay informed with the latest political developments shaping India's electoral landscape. #LokSabhaElections2024 #OneindiaPollPulse #LokSabhaElections #Elections2024 #RahulGandhiRaebareli #ChiragPaswan #TejashwiYadav #PMModiVaranasi #Amethi #Oneindia ~HT.178~GR.124~PR.274~ED.101~

Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia

An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. The attack follows the UN's backing of Palestinian membership bid, with 143 countries, including India, voting for recognition, prompting a call for reconsideration by the Security Council after a US veto last month. #GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~HT.96~

World Leaders Ask Israel Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack

World Leaders Ask Israel , Not to Retaliate for Iranian Attack. On April 13, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. The attack came after two Iranian generals were killed in "a suspected Israeli strike in Syria" on April 1, AP reports. . 99% of Iran's drones and missiles were intercepted by Israel, according to a military spokesperson. . World leaders are cautioning Israel to show restraint and resist retaliating against Iran, AP reports. . Now is the time to be smart as well as tough, to think with head as well as heart, David Cameron, British foreign secretary, via statement. We cannot afford another front in the Middle East. There would only be losers, in the region and beyond, Alexander Schallenberg, Austria’s foreign minister, via statement. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Israel's ability to intercept Iran's attack "really impressive" and urged the country to "contribute to de-escalation.". This is a success that perhaps also should not be thrown away. Hence also our advice to contribute to de-escalation themselves, Olaf Scholz, German chancellor, via statement. Kenya urges Israel to show utmost restraint taking into account the urgent need for all parties to walk away from the brink beyond which recovery will be enormously difficult. , William Ruto, president of Kenya, via statement. We have condemned, we have intervened, we will do everything to avoid an escalation, an inferno, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, via statement. Now is the time to defuse and de-escalate. Now is the time for maximum restraint, António Guterres, U.N. secretary-general, via statement. While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said. . While on a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Joe Biden also condemned a retaliatory strike, saying, "You got a win. Take the win," a senior official said.

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UN Warns Global Wildlife Crime Driving Global Extinctions

UN Warns Global , Wildlife Crime , Driving Global Extinctions. 'The Guardian' reports that over 4,000 species from around the world are the targets of wildlife traffickers. . According to a United Nations report, this causes "untold harm upon nature.". The report found that 40% of all the animals targeted are on the red list of threatened or nearly threatened species. The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report found that the trade, driven by demand for medicine, pets and trophies, is active in over 80% of countries. Despite gaps in knowledge about the full extent of wildlife trafficking and associated crime, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that this remains a significant global problem far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'. Despite gaps in knowledge about the full extent of wildlife trafficking and associated crime, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that this remains a significant global problem far from being resolved, UNODC report, via 'The Guardian'. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. According to the report, the largest number of individual seizures involved corals, large reptiles and elephants. Wildlife trade was found to be the driving factor in both local and global extinctions, including rare orchids, reptiles and fish. Wildlife crime inflicts untold harm upon nature, and it also jeopardizes livelihoods, public health, good governance and our planet’s ability to fight climate change, Ghada Waly, Executive director of UNODC, via 'The Guardian'. Researchers warn that wildlife crime is often linked to organized crime, with corruption playing a critical role in impeding efforts to stop trafficking. . 'The Guardian' reports that this corruption can take the form of bribes paid to inspectors and government officials in exchange for fake permits.

IMF Warns of Broad Global Impact Due to Conflict in the Middle East

IMF Warns of Broad Global Impact, Due to Conflict in the Middle East. According to 'The Guardian,' the International Monetary Fund recently highlighted the risks of escalating conflict in the Middle East with two new reports. . The reports, titled World Economic Outlook (WEO) and the Global Financial Stability Review (GFSR), comes amid heightened fears of a war between Iran and Israel. The IMF reports that the escalating conflict comes at a time when financial markets have remained optimistic of a soft landing for the global economy. The IMF reports that the escalating conflict comes at a time when financial markets have remained optimistic of a soft landing for the global economy. That soft landing, which would include lowering inflation, receding interest rates and would avoid a potential recession, could be threatened by the outbreak of war. That soft landing, which would include lowering inflation, receding interest rates and would avoid a potential recession, could be threatened by the outbreak of war. 'The Guardian' reports that previous Middle East conflicts have resulted in significantly higher oil prices. . Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s economic counsellor, said the organization was evaluating the potential for another commodity shock from the conflict. The increased inflation that would come from higher energy prices would trigger a response from central banks that would tighten interest rates in order to secure inflation coming back to target, and that would weigh down on activity, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, IMF economic counsellor, via 'The Guardian'. The increased inflation that would come from higher energy prices would trigger a response from central banks that would tighten interest rates in order to secure inflation coming back to target, and that would weigh down on activity, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, IMF economic counsellor, via 'The Guardian'. It would do so in a context in which, in some countries, activity and growth is already fairly weak, so that might also have a strong effect there, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, IMF economic counsellor, via 'The Guardian'. According to Gourinchas, the impact of a 15% increase in the price of oil, combined with higher shipping costs, could result in a 0.7% increase in global inflation. According to Gourinchas, the impact of a 15% increase in the price of oil, combined with higher shipping costs, could result in a 0.7% increase in global inflation. Gourinchas also warned that such an increase would also bring down business confidence and global investment.

Man Dies After Severe Turbulence Incident on Singapore Airline Flight

Man Dies After , Severe Turbulence Incident , on Singapore Airline Flight. BBC reports that a 73-year-old man was killed and 30 other people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London was unexpectedly hit with severe turbulence. The Boeing 777-300ER bound for Singapore was diverted to Bangkok where it made an emergency landing. According to passengers aboard the flight, the aircraft suddenly dropped, throwing both people and objects around the cabin. Singapore Airlines said that 211 passengers were onboard the flight, along with 18 crew members. The airline reportedly offered its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased passenger, whose name has yet to be released. According to Bangkok authorities, it is believed that the man died of a heart attack. . The condition of the man's wife who has been admitted to the hospital remains unknown. The airline released a statement saying that a total of 31 passengers had been taken to the hospital. The remaining passengers and crew are being examined and given treatment where necessary at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC. The remaining passengers and crew are being examined and given treatment where necessary at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Singapore Airline statement, via BBC. The airline added that it was working with Thai authorities to provide passengers with medical assistance, and a team would be deployed to Bangkok to provide additional support.

Singapore Airlines Plane Drops 6,000 Ft Amid Frightening Turbulence; 1 Dead, Dozens Injured

Breaking news from the aviation world: A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore has encountered severe turbulence, resulting in one tragic fatality and around 20 injuries. The Boeing 777, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. Singapore Airlines has confirmed the incident and is working closely with local authorities to provide medical assistance to those affected. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story. #singaporeairlines #boeing #boeing777 #singapore #london #SQ321 #singaporeair #turbulence #bangkok #emergencylanding #oneindia #oneindianews