Akashvani , National news, All India Radio News

NAMASKAR! A warm welcome to 'World News: an Indian perspective on All India Radio. This is NAVNEET SINGH and with me is SAIRA MUJTABA  bringing glimpses of the major developments of the day from across the globe. Over the next half an hour, we shall bring to you the latest from the world of politics, economy, sports, entertainment and more.

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THE HEADLINES:

⦁ Russian President Vladimir Putin lauds India's growth story; calls its citizens talented and driven; endorses evacuations from occupied Kherson.

⦁ India reiterats its support for denuclearization towards peace and security in the Korean Peninsula.

⦁ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held from 8th to 10th January next year at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

⦁ Ministry of Tourism to participate in World Travel Market being held in London.

⦁ In Boxing, Indian pugilists Minakshi and Preeti storm into semi-finals of Asian Elite Boxing Championship in Amman, Jordan on Saturday.

⦁ And In Cricket, England become second team to qualify for semi-finals of T20 World Cup after New Zealand; Australia knocked out of the tournament.

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PUTIN-PRAISES INDIA

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded India's growth story by calling its citizens talented and driven who will help the country achieve outstanding results in terms of its development. Putin was addressing a meeting on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Russian Historical Society on National Unity Day on Friday.

The Russian President's comments came ahead of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's two-day visit to Moscow begining on Monday.

On the 27th of October, Mr. Putin praised Prime Minister Modi's independent foreign policies. Mr. Modi is able to pursue an independent foreign policy in the interest of his country, and his people without any attempts to stop him, said President Putin at a Plenary Session of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

The Russian President added that his country had special ties with India that were built on the foundation of really close allied relations for decades. He pointed out that Russia never had any outstanding issues with India and that both countries always supported each other.

In September, President Putin and Prime Minister Modi met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation where the latter urged the Russian President to end the war in Ukraine.

Mr. Modi had said that today's era was not of war, adding Putin should return to the path of dialogue.

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PUTIN-UKRAINE

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that civilians in Ukraine's Kherson region should be evacuated from the conflict zone. This is Russian President's first acknowledgement of a deteriorating situation in the region. Russian officials in Kherson region, one of four Ukrainian provinces that President Putin declared part of Russia at a Kremlin ceremony in September, have pleaded for civilians to leave the region's west, where Ukrainian forces have retaken ground in recent weeks.

On Thursday, Kherson's Russian-appointed deputy governor Kirill Stremousov issued several video appeals for civilians to leave the part of the province on the west bank of the Dnipro river.

Kherson region is seen as strategically crucial, controlling both overland access and much of the water supply to Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.

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RUSSIA-FIRE

A fire in a bar in the Russian city of Kostroma has killed at least 15 people. Authorities have said that it might have begun when a drunk customer at the nightclub fired a flare gun on the dance floor, reported Russian media.

The fire reportedly spread when parts of the lighting rig on the ceiling ignited, quickly filling the room with smoke. It took several hours for it to be extinguished.

A suspect said to be a local resident, has been arrested. It took emergency workers several hours to put out the fire, which began at around 02:00 local time in Kostroma, 300 km northeast of Moscow.

The exact number of people inside the club at the time is not known, but 250 people were able to evacuate. According to BBC Russian, the company which manages the club is owned by a local politician. In 2009, 159 people died in a nightclub in the Russian city of Perm.

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HOTSPOT

In today's Hotspot Section, we bring you a discussion on Coal Mine Auction : Assuring Energy Security and Aatmanirbharta  in the energy sector. In conversation are Anil Razdan, Former Energy Secretary, Ministry of Power and  Arjun J. Chaudhary, AIR Correspondent.

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INDIA-UN

India on Friday reiterated its support for denuclearization towards peace and security in the Korean Peninsula.

Addressing the UN Security Council, India's permanent representative to UN Ruchira Kamboj said that India also reiterates the continued support for denuclearization towards peace and security in the Korean Peninsula in our collective interest. She said, India will continue to support dialogue and diplomacy as the means to resolve issues in the Korean Peninsula.

The Indian envoy at the UN also took a dig at Pakistan's nuclear proliferation record, calling it a matter of concern and reiterated the importance of addressing the proliferation of nuclear and missile technologies related to DPRK in the region.

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G7-GRAIN DEAL

The Group of Seven (G7) countries have called for an extension of the UN-brokered grain deal after a two-day meeting in the western German town of Muenster. In a joint statement, G7 foreign ministers said that they strongly support the United Nations Secretary-General's call for the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has reduced global food prices. They also urged Russia to heed the Secretary-General's call.

On Wednesday, Russia resumed its participation in the Black Sea grain deal, after securing guarantees from Ukraine on the non-use of the humanitarian corridor and ports designated for the export of agricultural products for military operations.

The UN-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative was signed during a ceremony in Istanbul in July. Under the deal, ships transporting grain from three Ukrainian ports travel along an agreed corridor to markets worldwide.

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US PACKAGE-UKRAINE

The United States has announced that it will fund the refurbishment of T-72 tanks and HAWK surface-to-air missiles as part of a roughly 400 million Dollar security assistance package for Ukraine. Air defence and armour capabilities are both high on the list of assistance desired by Ukraine. However, the T-72s fall short of the most modern tanks such as German Leopards or US Abrams. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told journalists that the tanks are coming from the Czech Republic defence industry, and the United States is paying for 45 of those to be refurbished.

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SOUTH KOREA AIR DRILLS

In South korea, a defence ministry official in Seoul has said that a US B-1B strategic bomber will participate in the ongoing joint air drills on Saturday, the last day of the exercise dubbed as 'Vigilant Storm'. This show of force follows after a blitz of missile launches by North Korea.The United States and South Korea have warned that the series of launches could culminate in a nuclear test by North Korea, and extended their largest-ever air force drills to Saturday in response.

Earlier, the exercise were originally scheduled from Monday to Friday this week.

Pyongyang has ramped up its missile launches in protest over the US-South Korea air drills. Such exercises have long infuriated North Korea, which sees them as rehearsals for an invasion. Pyongyang had called Vigilant Storm an aggressive and provocative military drill targeting North Korea.

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PAK-IMRAN KHAN

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has made his first public address today since he was shot during a protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad.

Sitting in a wheelchair at a hospital in Lahore, Mr Khan said that he would not have survived the shooting if the two shooters he saw had 'synchronised' their attack.

Last month, Pakistan's election commission disqualified Mr Khan from holding public office, in a case described by the former star cricketer as politically motivated.

Earlier, a day after an attempted assassination on Imran Khan, protesters took to the streets and held traffic hostage. Mr Khan was shot on Thursday evening when his party's march reached Wazirabad's Allahwala Chowk. In the latest development, the Punjab police have confirmed that seven people were injured and a person was killed during the firing incident. According to the police, the shooter has been arrested.

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PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS

Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated once in every two years to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots. It will be held from 8th to 10th January next year at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry said, Zaneta Mascarenhas, Member of Parliament of Australia, will be the guest of honour at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas which will be held on 8th January next year.

During the Convention, selected overseas Indians are also honored with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award to recognize their contributions to various fields both in India and abroad.

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TOURISM - TRAVEL MART

The Ministry of Tourism will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) which is being held in London from the 7th to the 9th of this month. It is one of the largest international travel exhibitions. The theme of this year's exhibition is -The Future of Travel Starts Now. With the reopening of the country to foreign tourists, after a gap of almost two years, this year's participation in India is particularly significant. The Ministry of Tourism in a statement said, India is participating in the  WTM 2022 to showcase itself as a preferred destination for tourism. A total of 16 stakeholders, including State governments, other Central Ministries, the Confederation of Indian Industry as the industry partner, tour operators, and hoteliers are participating as co-exhibitors in the India Pavilion. The objective is to showcase the diverse tourism products and services including Medical Value travel, luxury trains, and the gamut of tourism products to the international business community.

The  Government is cognizant of the country’s potential in the Tourism industry and has taken several steps to make India a global tourism hub. The Ministry of Tourism is aiming to develop the Tourism sector, especially in the aftermath of the COVID Pandemic to new heights and accelerate the transition to achieve sustainable development targets of 2030.

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ADMIRAL VISIT TO JAPAN

Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) is on an official visit to Japan between November 5-9 Nov 22. He will witness the International Fleet Review (IFR) conducted by the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) at Yokosuka on November 6 to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of its formation.

During the visit, as one of the Observer Navies in the Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS), the CNS will also attend the 18th WPNS on the 07th  and 08th November at Yokohama, being hosted by Japan, as the current Chair of WPNS.

In addition to representing India and the Indian Navy during the IFR and WPNS, he will also be in attendance for the inauguration of the 2022 edition of Exercise MALABAR, being held at Yokosuka with the participation of Australia, Japan and the USA.  Initiated in 1992, this year marks the 30th anniversary year of Exercise MALABAR.

Admiral R Hari Kumar would also be interacting with his counterparts and other Heads of Delegations from close to 30 countries participating in the IFR, WPNS and MALABAR.

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MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE

A Maritime Partnership Exercise involving Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac and Indian Navy Ships Jalashwa and Kavaratti along with their embarked helicopters was held in the Bay of Bengal on 02nd and 03rd November. The exercises included tactical manoeuvres, helicopter landings and amphibious operations, which signified the high degree of interoperability between IN and RAN.

RAN ships HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Anzac visited Visakhapatnam from the 30th of October to the 1st of November. This was part of Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 (IPE 22). The Australian Defence Forces were hosted by the Eastern Naval Command. Ships of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet as also personnel from the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force participated in various joint activities.

The harbour phase included a wide range of professional interactions including experience sharing, joint planning activities and friendly sports exchanges. The successful completion of the exercise has marked another milestone in the growing India-Australia military interactions.

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BANGLADESH-CONSTITUTION 1972

Liberation War fighters, constitutional experts, and representatives of the minority groups have demanded that the government of Bangladesh should go back to the constitution of 1972 which did not specify any state religion. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday, one of the people involved in the making of the 1972 constitution, former Minister Dr. Abu Sayeed said that the 1971 liberation war was fought to establish democracy against militarism and dictatorship without any place for religious identity. But Bangladesh’s current constitution lost that feature as the military rulers changed it to suit their ideology. He pointed out that till Bangabandhu’s time, all state functions started with the reading from the four scriptures. The killers of Bangabandhu added the invocation from the majority religion on top of the constitution, said Dr. Abu Sayeed.

Former vice-chancellor of Dhaka University Prof. A.M.S. Arefin Siddique said that the 1972 constitution embodies the spirit and dreams of the liberation war. Democracy, rule of law, equality, and equality can’t be established without bringing back this constitution to Bangladesh.

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PAK-TRAIN DERAILS

In Pakistan, nine coaches of the Nankana Sahib-bound special train carrying Sikh pilgrims to attend Guru Nanak's birth anniversary celebrations, derailed in Punjab province today. No one was injured in the accident.

Pakistan Railways spokesperson said the special train carrying Sikh pilgrims was on its way to Nankana Sahib from Karachi when nine of its bogies derailed around 7.55 P.M. between Shorkot and Pir Mahl railway stations in the province.

Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary will be observed on 8th of this month. The main event will be held at Gurdwara Janamasthan Nankana Sahib.

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BADMINTON-HYLO OPEN

In Badminton, Kidambi Srikanth will play his semi final match of the Hylo Open at Saarbrucken in Germany today. He will be facing Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia. The world number eleven, Srikanth defeated Indonesia’s Jonathan Christie 21-13, 21-19 in the quarterfinal yesterday.

Women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will also be playing their semi final match against Benyapa Aimsaard and Nuntakarn Aimsaard of Thailand. They beat Chinese Taipei duo in the quarterfinal on Friday.

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BOXING

In Boxing, Indian pugilists Minakshi and Preeti stormed into semi-finals of the Asian Elite Boxing Championship in Amman, Jordan today.

Minakshi defeated Philippines’ Irish Magno 4-1 in women’s 52kg quarterfinals bout . Preeti outclassed Turdibekova Sitora of Uzbekistan., 5-0 in 57 kg category.

Minakshi will face Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg while Preeti will take on Japan’s Irie Sena in the semi finals on November 9.

However, another Indian woman boxer Sakshi crashed out of contention after losing her quarterfinal bout. She lost 0-5 to Chinese Taipei’ ‘s Hsiao-Wen Huang in the 54kg weight category.

On Saturday, 2022 World Championships bronze medalist Parveen (63kg) and 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) will kick off their campaign.

Seven Indians including 2022 CWG bronze medalist Mohammed Hussamuddin (57kg) and 5-time Asian medalist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) will be contesting in the quarter finals of the tournament on sunday.

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ICC T20 WORLD CUP

In ICC T20 cricket World Cup, England defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the final league match of Group 1 at Sydney today. With this win, England reached the semi-finals while defending champions and hosts Australia have been knocked out.

Earlier, opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Sri Lankan team posted 141 for 8 in the stipulated 20 overs. Chasing a target of 142 runs, England reached the target in 19.4 overs losing 4 wickets. For England Alex Hales top scored with 47 runs.  

On Sunday, India will take on Zimbabwe, while in another match Pakistan will lock horns with Bangladesh.

On Friday, New Zealand became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup as they defeated Ireland by 35 runs at the Adelaide Oval.

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US STOCKS

Snapping four days of a losing streak, US markets rose yesterday in volatile trade as investors wrestled with a mixed jobs report and comments from Federal Reserve officials on the pace of interest rate hikes.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 410 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 32,412. The S&P 500 gained 51 points, or 1.4 per cent, to 3,771. The Nasdaq Composite gained 134 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 10,477.

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FPR      

Now let us take a look at the major developments around the world, as reported in the Foreign Press.

⦁ The Financial Times in a lead item says Biden, Obama and Trump target swing state of Pennsylvania ahead of midterms.

⦁ The Guardian writes that Elon Musk has defended the mass layoffs at Twitter by saying axed employees received a three-month payment from the company, which is losing more than $4m a day.

⦁ The Wall Street Journal reports that the cryptocurrency industry has significantly increased its political spending ahead of the midterm elections, betting that a friendlier Congress will help shield it from a regulatory crackdown.

⦁ The Washington Post quoting Democrats are expected to lose the House next week, and their Senate majority is increasingly imperiled as well - with handicappers placing the odds of a GOP takeover at slightly greater than 50-50.

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REPEAT HEADLINES

⦁ Russian President Vladimir Putin lauds India's growth story; calls its citizens talented and driven; endorses evacuations from occupied Kherson.

⦁ India reiterats its support for denuclearization towards peace and security in the Korean Peninsula.

⦁ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held from 8th to 10th January next year at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

⦁ Ministry of Tourism to participate in World Travel Market being held in London.

⦁ In Boxing, Indian pugilists Minakshi and Preeti storm into semi-finals of Asian Elite Boxing Championship in Amman, Jordan today.

⦁ And In Cricket, England become second team to qualify for semi-finals of T20 World Cup after New Zealand; Australia knocked out of the tournament.

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And now, before we end, let us listen to Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajanVaishnav Jan, by artist from CAMBODIA

AND WITH THAT, WE END THIS BULLETIN. WE'LL BE BACK AT THE SAME TIME TOMORROW WITH THE NEXT EDITION OF WORLD NEWS.

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