Foreign Minister of Seychelles arrives in India, set to meet EAM Jaishankar

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India summons Canadian envoy over pro-Khalistan slogans at event addressed by Trudeau| Oneindia

New Delhi on Monday summoned Canadian Deputy High Commissioner over raising of separatist slogans on 'Khalistan' at an event attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, underlining that it impacts the relations between the two countries and encourages "climate of violence". #India #Canada #Khalistan #Trudeau #Diplomacy #Protest #Relations #Summons #InternationalAffairs #PoliticalTensions ~HT.97~ED.103~PR.152~

Landfill fire envelops New Delhi in smoke

Indian Navy's Heroic Rescue Mission: Saves 23 Pakistanis from Hijacked Iranian Ship | Oneindia News

Witness the incredible bravery of the Indian Navy as they intercept and rescue 23 Pakistani crew members from a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, FV AI-Kambar. Join us as we delve into the daring operation conducted by INS Sumedha on March 29, showcasing the unwavering commitment of the Indian Navy to maritime security and safeguarding lives in the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. #IndianNavy #IndianNavyMission #IndianNavyRescue #IndianNavyRescuePakistanis #IranianShip #HijackedIranianShip #ShipHijack #IndianOcean #INSSumedha #Oneindia

WATCH: Aftermath of deadly cyclone Gamane in Madagascar

The storm killed 18 people and left four missing after making landfall on the north of the Indian Ocean island nation earlier this week, authorities said on Friday.

Cyclone Gamane: Tropical storm strikes Madagascar, thousands affected| Multiple casualties| Oneindia

Northern Madagascar has been devastated by Cyclone Gamane, with officials confirming a toll of at least 11 fatalities and the destruction of countless homes. Originally expected to bypass the island as it grazed the Indian Ocean, the cyclone veered off course, unleashing its fury on the Vohemar district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. #CycloneGamane #TropicalStormGamane #CycloneGamaneMadagascar #MadagacarCyclone #CycloneGamaneBattersMadagascar #CycloneGamaneUpdate #MadagascarNews #CycloneGamaneNews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.124~

SpaceX's Third Test of Its Starship Succeeds Ahead of Crewed Lunar Mission

SpaceX's Third Test of Its , Starship Succeeds Ahead, of Crewed Lunar Mission. 'The Independent' reports that SpaceX's third test of its Starship has ended successfully, with the spacecraft falling to Earth somewhere in the Indian ocean. . The successful test follows two failed tests which lasted only a few moments before ultimately exploding. The third test saw the Starship successfully launch, separate from its booster, arrive in space, open its payload door and then fly halfway around the Earth. This means that the test successfully accomplished all of the major tests SpaceX had laid out prior to launch. Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, with a towering height of 397 feet. . CEO Elon Musk said prior to launch that the company had made thousands of upgrades and fixes to improve the chances of a successful test. CEO Elon Musk said prior to launch that the company had made thousands of upgrades and fixes to improve the chances of a successful test. The spacecraft launched from the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border. . The spacecraft launched from the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border. . The test flight outperformed previous tests, reaching an altitude of 100 miles and nearing orbital speed. 'The Independent' reports that NASA is heavily invested in the success of Starship, as the spacecraft plays an integral role in the agency's plan to return astronauts to the moon. The highly anticipated missions will mark the first crewed missions to the moon since last century's Apollo program.

Maldives Election: President Muizzu's ‘pro-China’ Party Set To Win Landslide Majority| Oneindia News

In the Maldives, President Mohamed Muizzu's People’s National Congress clinched a significant victory in parliamentary elections, securing potential control over the legislature. Despite economic challenges, Muizzu fulfilled his promise to remove Indian military presence, signaling a shift towards closer ties with China. Voter turnout stood at 76%, reflecting continued civic engagement. Muizzu's leadership will shape the Maldives' geopolitical landscape. #MaldivesElection #MohamadMuizzu #PNC #MuizzuChina #ChinaMaldives #IndiaOut #IndiaMaldives #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindia news ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.95~

Maldives votes in election set to determine relations with India, China

Maldives Election 2024: President Mohamed Muizzu's Litmus Test Amid Anti-India Policy |Oneindia News

Stay updated on the latest developments as the Maldives holds its 2024 parliamentary election, seen as a crucial test for President Mohamed Muizzu amidst rising tensions over anti-India policies. With 368 candidates vying for 93 seats, this election could reshape the nation's diplomatic stance and regional alliances. Follow for live coverage and analysis of this significant event. #IndiaMaldivesTensions #IndiaMaldivesRelations #IndiaMaldivesFight #Maldives #MaldivesElections #MaldivesElections2024 #MohamedMuizzu #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ Capital City in the World

Delhi Is the ‘Most Polluted’ , Capital City in the World. The capital of India was found to be the world's most polluted capital city in 2023, according to air-quality monitoring group IQAir. India was also ranked as the third-most polluted country after Bangladesh and Pakistan, BBC reports. In 2022, India was the eighth most polluted country. . According to the report, the average level of fine particulate matter PM2.5 in India's air was 54.4 micrograms per cubic meter. . Delhi's air quality had a PM2.5 reading of 92.7 micrograms per cubic meter. Air that is considered safe to breathe typically has 12 to 15 micrograms per cubic meter of PM2.5, BBC reports. . Levels higher than 35 micrograms per cubic meter are thought to be unhealthy. . Only seven countries were within the World Health Organization's yearly PM2.5 guideline, an "average of 5 micrograms per cubic meter or less," BBC reports. . Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand. Those countries are Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius and New Zealand. In 2023 air pollution remained a global health catastrophe, IQAir’s global data set provides an important reminder of the resulting injustices and the need to implement the many solutions that exist to this problem. , Aidan Farrow, senior air quality scientist at Greenpeace International, via 'The Guardian'

Law Enforcement Hiring Increased in 2023 Following Years of Decline

Law Enforcement Hiring , Increased in 2023 , Following Years of Decline. NBC reports that police departments in the United States have seen their first increase in ranks, changing course on a historic exodus of officers in recent years. According to a recent survey, 2023 saw more officers sworn in than any of the previous four years. . At the same time, the survey by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) also found that fewer law enforcement officers resigned or retired in 2023. . Law enforcement numbers had been declining following the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. . Law enforcement numbers had been declining following the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. . I just think that the past four years have been particularly challenging for American policing. And our survey shows we’re finally starting to turn a corner, Chuck Wexler, Executive director of PERF, via NBC. NBC reports that declining numbers left many police departments with a shortage of officers, which resulted in slower response times. Chuck Wexler, executive director of PERF, warns that many police departments are still struggling to recruit and retain officers. According to Wexler, law enforcement , "isn't out of the woods yet.". At least a dozen smaller police departments in the nation have been forced to disband, leaving those municipalities reliant upon state or county police forces. NBC reports that in addition to increased pay and benefits, many police departments have chosen to change application requirements to increase hiring