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Kashmir Floods Homes - Pampur

A gate stands submerged in floodwaters in Pampur, India, on September 4, 2025. Days of heavy rain pushed the Jhelum river above the danger mark at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh, triggering floods across the Kashmir Valley. Authorities reported breaches along the river in parts of Budgam district and urged residents of low-lying areas to evacuate. Schools remained closed for a second day as rescue teams moved people to safer locations. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan border

Photo taken on March 2, 2025, shows a gate of the Attari-Wagah border crossing linking India and Pakistan as seen from Attari, a village of Amritsar district in the Punjab state of India.

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India-Pakistan border

Photo taken on March 2, 2025, shows a gate of the Attari-Wagah border crossing linking India and Pakistan as seen from Attari, a village of Amritsar district in the Punjab state of India.

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INDIA-AGRA-TAJ MAHAL

(240804) -- AGRA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 3, 2024 shows the gate to the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the world's leading tourist attractions. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025

STORY: Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 3. various of wheat crop fields 4. various of crop harvesting 5. various of grain markets STORYLINE: Indian government Monday imposed stock limits on the quantity of wheat that retailers and processors can hold. The step has been taken to keep prices in check and prevent hoarding of wheat. "In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has decided to impose stock limits on wheat applicable to traders/wholesaler, retailers, big chain retailers and processors for all states," the federal ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution in a statement said. According to the ministry, the limit is 3,000 metric ton (MT) for wholesalers, 10 MT for retailers, 10 MT per

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19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas

STORY: 19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Indian gate 2. various of street views 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: At least five persons died due to heatstroke in India's capital city and nearly 14 others died in the neighboring city of Noida over the past 72 hours, forcing the federal government to issue an advisory to government hospitals to prioritize heatstroke patients' treatment. Besides, more than 60 patients suffering from heatstroke were admitted at various hospitals. Most of them were said to be laborers, or those aged above 65 years. Delhi and nearby areas have been witnessing intense heatwave conditions over the past few days, with the mercury hovering around 45 degree Celsius during daytime. Meanwhile, according to a report by private news agency ANI, flights operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International

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Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital

STORY: Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of prayers performing the special Eid al-Adha 3. various of Eid al-Adha celebrations STORYLINE: New Delhi's streets came alive with joy and celebration as residents celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice. Marking the beginning of the day, thousands of Muslims gathered for morning prayers at major mosques, including the historic Jama Masjid. Families performed out the ritual of Qurbani after prayers, distributing meat to friends, family, and those in need. Markets buzzed with activity in the days leading up to the festival, with many purchasing livestock for sacrificial rites. Communal feasts featuring traditional dishes like biryani and kebabs brought neighbors together, while children delighted in receiving Eidi, gifts of money and sweets. Charitable activities were widespread, with N

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India's retail inflation in 12-month low in May

STORY: India's retail inflation in 12-month low in May SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of market area 3. various of food grain STORYLINE: India's retail inflation fell to 4.75 percent in May from 4.83 percent in April, official data showed Wednesday. This was said to be the lowest in the past 12 months. Retail inflation has been under the five-percent mark for three consecutive months starting from March. "Year-on-year inflation rate based on all India Consumer Price Index (CPI) number is 4.75 percent (provisional) for the month of May 2024. Corresponding inflation rate for rural and urban is 5.28 percent and 4.15 percent, respectively," the statistical ministry said. Food inflation was 8.69 percent in May, marginally down from 8.70 percent in April. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Modi takes oath as Indian prime minister for 3rd consecutive term

STORY: Modi takes oath as Indian prime minister for 3rd consecutive term SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of PM Modi Oath Taking Ceremony 2024 In Rashtrapati Bhavan STORYLINE: Narendra Modi took oath as India's prime minister for the third consecutive five-year term in New Delhi on Sunday. Indian President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Modi at an official ceremony held at the lawns of President's House in New Delhi. Besides Modi, a host of ministers, including those with full cabinet rank and ministers of state (junior ministers), also took oath on Sunday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Modi-led ruling alliance wins general elections in India: election commission

STORY: Modi-led ruling alliance wins general elections in India: election commission SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India gate 2. various of the ruling party winning celebration 3. various of the parliament building 4. various of the ruling party winning celebration STORYLINE: India's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority of the seats in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament), winning the 2024 Indian general elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the official data on its website early Wednesday, suggesting that the NDA is all set to form the next government. Modi claimed victory for the NDA on Tuesday in a speech at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Indian PM Modi thanks countrymen for expressing trust in his ruling alliance

STORY: Indian PM Modi thanks countrymen for expressing trust in his ruling alliance SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of ruling party celebration 3. various of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi STORYLINE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked the countrymen for placing trust in the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a third consecutive term. Taking to the social platform X, formerly Twitter, Modi said that it was an unprecedented moment in the history of India. "The people of the country have expressed their trust in the NDA for the third consecutive time. This is an unprecedented moment in the history of India," Modi posted on X. "I assure the countrymen that to fulfil their aspirations, we will move forward with new energy, new enthusiasm and new resolves," he wrote. Even as the counting of votes was

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Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India

STORY: Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 3. various of Indians working under the severe heatwave STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "A scorching heat wave has hit various parts of India over the past few weeks, causing significant distress. Eastern, central, and northern regions are the hardest hit, with over 50 people having died from heatstroke in recent days. Over the past few days, the mercury soared to as high as nearly 53 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was around 8-10 degrees Celsius above normal in the country during this part of the year. The extreme heat has overwhelmed healthcare facilities, as many people suffer from heat-related illnesses. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, such as staying indoors du

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Exit polls predict ruling bloc's win in India's elections

STORY: Exit polls predict ruling bloc's win in India's elections SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of parliament building 3. various of Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters 4. various of congress headquarters 5. various of the polls STORYLINE: Exit polls released by private survey agencies predicted a victory for India's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday when the seven-phase voting process ended. With a caution that "exit polls do not always get it right," the NDTV quoted four exit polls as predicting a landslide victory for Modi-led NDA against the opposition political parties' alliance INDIA, or the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. More exit polls by other private survey agencies were being released till this report was filed. The real electoral scenario in the country would be clear on June 4 when the Electi

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India's GDP grows by 8.2 pct

STORY: India's GDP grows by 8.2 pct SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of market area 3. various of fuel station 4. various of the Reserve Bank of India STORYLINE: India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth during the previous financial year from April 2023 to March 2024 recorded a jump of nearly 1.2 percent from a year earlier, according to data released by the federal Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation on Friday. The country's GDP grew 8.2 percent for the full year, and 7.8 percent during the last quarter (January-March 2024) of the financial year, it said. According to media reports, the GDP growth was better than what most economists had predicted. The Reserve Bank of India had forecasted a 6.9-percent growth in real GDP for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-2024, with a full-year projection of 7.6 percent. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from N

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Voting ends in India, results to be announced on June 4

STORY: Voting ends in India, results to be announced on June 4 SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of voters standing in queue 3. various of voters casting their ballots STORYLINE: The nearly two-and-a-half-month general elections voting process ended at 6:00 p.m. local time on Saturday in India. The political party, or alliance of political parties, which wins the majority of the parliamentary election, gets the chance to form the next government. The counting of votes was scheduled to take place on June 4 and final results are expected to be officially announced by the election commission later, or on the following day. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Environmentalists warn of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India

STORY: Environmentalists warn of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:01 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of heatwave and people drinking water 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AVINASH CHANCHAL, Campaign manager for Greenpeace India 4. various of heatwave 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AVINASH CHANCHAL, Campaign manager for Greenpeace India STORYLINE: Avinash Chanchal, campaign manager for Greenpeace India, has warned of severe impacts as extreme heatwave grips northern India. The mercury has been hovering at nearly 50 degrees Celsius in parts of north and northwest India for the past couple of days, triggering widespread concerns among citizens and authorities alike. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heatwave is likely to continue for the next few days and is affecting the states of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and western parts of Uttar Pradesh. S

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2 killed as cyclone Remal ravages parts of India's West Bengal

STORY: 2 killed as cyclone Remal ravages parts of India's West Bengal SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team conducting rescue efforts 2. various of waterlogging in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal STORYLINE: At least two people were killed and three others injured in India's eastern state of West Bengal in the aftermath of cyclone Remal, officials said Monday. The cyclonic storm left a trail of widespread damage and destruction to infrastructure and property across the state after making landfall between the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh on Sunday night. According to officials, a 51-year-old man was killed when a wall collapsed on him due to the incessant downpour on Sunday evening at the Bibir Bagan area of Entally area of Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. Likewise, an elderly woman was killed after a tree collapsed on he

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Death toll in fire in India's entertainment park rises to 28

STORY: Death toll in fire in India's entertainment park rises to 28 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of incident place (courtesy of ABP News) 3. various of local authority (courtesy of ABP News) 4. various of injured people (courtesy of ABP News) STORYLINE: The death toll in Saturday's fire in India's western state of Gujarat has risen to 28 from 24, a local fire department official said on Sunday. Among the dead were at least nine children. The fire occurred at an entertainment park named TRP Game Zone in the state's Rajkot district. The cause of the fire was not disclosed officially yet, though it was suspected that some welding works inside the entertainment park or a short circuit might have led to the fire. Thereafter, a large stock of diesel kept for fueling different gaming machines further led to the tragedy. Following the mishap, the owners of the TRP Game Zone wer

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At least 7 newborns killed in Delhi fire incidents

STORY: At least 7 newborns killed in Delhi fire incidents SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of incident place 3. various of local people STORYLINE: At least seven newborns died and five others were injured when a fire broke out inside a baby care center in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar area late on Saturday night, confirmed a Delhi Fire Services (DFS) official to Xinhua on Sunday. One of the injured was said to be in a serious condition. The injured newborns were shifted to a different hospital. The fire reportedly started after an oxygen cylinder blew off. And soon dense smoke engulfed the whole building, leading to a commotion inside it, said an eyewitness. Videos showed newborns being rescued and brought down by DFS officials with the help of a ladder. In another fire incident reported from a multi-storey house in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar area, three persons died and three o

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Voting underway in Indian capital for 6th phase of general election

STORY: Voting underway in Indian capital for 6th phase of general election SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shots of people standing in queue 3. Shot of people after casting their votes STORYLINE: The 6th phase of the Indian general election kicked off on Saturday with millions of Indian citizens heading to the polls to cast their votes. This phase includes voting in the Indian capital, New Delhi, as well as in several other states across the country. Voters in 58 constituencies are participating in this phase of the election, with over 100 million voters eligible to cast their ballots. Security has been tightened in all polling areas to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process. The Election Commission of India has made extensive arrangements to facilitate the voting process, with thousands of polling stations set up to accommodate the large number of voters. According to the schedule release

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Nearly 1,000 poultry birds culled in Indian state amid outbreak of bird flu

STORY: Nearly 1,000 poultry birds culled in Indian state amid outbreak of bird flu SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of markets of Jharkhand state 3. various of poultry chicken farm STORYLINE: Authorities in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand Wednesday started culling poultry birds following the outbreak of bird flu, officials said. The local government officials have sounded an alert after bird flu cases were detected at a state-run poultry farm in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand. According to officials, so far 920 poultry birds, including 770 ducks, have been culled at a poultry farm in Morabadi area by the rapid response personnel of the Animal Husbandry Department. The personnel also destroyed 4,300 eggs at the poultry farm. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar

STORY: Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of street views in India STORYLINE: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heat wave warning on Thursday for northwest India, which includes the national capital region. An increase of 3-4 degrees Celsius in maximum daily temperatures is anticipated across northwest and east India over the next four days. Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is already enduring sweltering temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius, but the heat is expected to intensify to 45 degrees by Saturday. IMD reports that western Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and southern Haryana may face heatwaves from Thursday through Saturday. The government agency urged residents to take necessary precautions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India's wholesale inflation rises to 1.26 pct in April

STORY: India's wholesale inflation rises to 1.26 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of the wholesale market 3. various of fuel station STORYLINE: India's wholesale price index (WPI) rose 1.26 percent in April, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry. "The annual rate of inflation based on all India WPI number is 1.26 percent (provisional) for the month of April 2024 (over April 2023)," read a statement issued by the ministry. "Positive rate of inflation in April 2024 is primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, electricity, crude petroleum and natural gas, manufacture of food products, other manufacturing etc." WPI for the month of March was recorded as 0.53 percent. WPI inflation, an indicator of prices in the wholesale market, rises or falls mainly due to steep increase or decrease in commodity prices globall

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14 people dead as huge billboard falls amid storm in India

STORY: 14 people dead as huge billboard falls amid storm in India SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of rescue operation by NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) STORYLINE: At least 14 people died and nearly 75 were injured when a huge advertisement billboard fell on them amid a heavy storm accompanied by rains in India's southwestern state of Maharashtra late Monday night, confirmed a civic agency official over phone. The incident happened in the Ghatkopar area of the country's financial capital of Mumbai. Videos on social media showed the huge billboard fell, trapping many cars and other vehicles under it. The billboard was installed next to a fuel station. The victims were taking shelter at the fuel station amid storm and rains when the mishap occurred. Local police and the fire department workers rescued the people from underneath the billboard. They were later rushed to a local ho

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India's retail inflation eases to 4.83 pct in April

STORY: India's retail inflation eases to 4.83 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of a market STORYLINE: India's retail inflation eased to 4.83 percent in April, the latest government data showed Monday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation for April stood at 4.83 percent, compared with 4.85 percent recorded in March, according to the data released by the federal ministry of statistics and program implementation (MoSPI). The food inflation rose to 8.70 percent in April from 8.52 percent in March, the data showed. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Some 70 flights canceled in India with crew on mass sick leave

STORY: Some 70 flights canceled in India with crew on mass sick leave SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of an airport 3. various of flights STORYLINE: Air India Express canceled approximately 70 flights after cabin crew members reported sick at the last minute, a senior airline official confirmed. Air India Express is a subsidiary of Air India and a part of the Tata group. With a fleet of more than 70 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s, the airline operates over 2,500 flights weekly across 31 domestic and 14 international airports. "A section of our cabin crew has reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations," an Air India Express spokesperson said. "While we are engaging with the crew to understand the reasons behind these occurrences, our teams are actively addressing this issue to minimize any inconvenience caused to our guests as a

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India votes in 3rd phase of general elections

STORY: India votes in 3rd phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting in India's third phase of elections commenced on Tuesday. Among 93 constituencies spread across 11 states and Union Territories, millions of voters queued up at polling stations since early morning. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes on Tuesday in the western city of Ahmedabad. According to the Election Commission of India, a 66.71 percent voter turnout was recorded in phase two of the general elections. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the election will be held in seven phases. The fourth phase will commence on May 13, followed by the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on May 25, and the final phase on June 1. The counting of votes will take place on June 4. Xinhua

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Indian gov't says record goods and services tax collected in April

STORY: Indian gov't says record goods and services tax collected in April SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of market areas 3. various of containers STORYLINE: India's finance ministry Wednesday said a record 25.16 billion U.S. dollars were collected as gross goods and services tax (GST) in April. "This represents a significant 12.4 percent year-on-year growth, driven by a strong increase in domestic transactions (up 13.4 percent) and imports (up 8.3 percent)," the ministry said in a statement. After accounting for refunds, the net GST revenue for April 2024 stands at 1.92 trillion rupees (23 billion dollars), reflecting an impressive 15.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year, it said. According to the ministry, it is the first time the GST collections breached a landmark milestone of 2 trillion rupees (23.9 billion dollars). Xinhua News Agency correspondents repo

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Voting begins in India for second phase of general elections

STORY: Voting begins in India for second phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: NOIDA, India CATEGORY: Politics SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shots of people standing in queue 3. Shots of people after casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting for 88 constituencies in the second phase of India's 18th general elections across 13 states and union territories kicked off on Friday. Despite scorching temperatures, people were seen standing in queues holding their election identity cards, waiting for their turn to cast a vote. Polling of votes will continue until 18:00 local time. Out of the seven phases, the first phase of the elections was held last Friday. The polls saw a voter turnout of around 65.5%. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the election will be held in seven phases. The third phase will commence on May 7, followed by the fourth phase on May 13, the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on

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India's central bank announces supervisory action on private bank

STORY: India's central bank announces supervisory action on private bank SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of the Reserve Bank of India 3. various of the Kotak Mahindra Bank STORYLINE: India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Wednesday announced a "supervisory action" on a private bank, the Kotak Mahindra Bank, directing it to cease and desist with immediate effect from onboarding of new customers through its online and mobile banking channels, including issuing fresh credit cards. The bank shall, however, continue to provide services to its existing customers, including its credit card customers, said an official statement of the RBI. The Kotak Mahindra Bank has over 1,800 branches across India with a customer base of more than 48 million. It received the banking license from the RBI in 2003, thus becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to conver

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Severe heat wave likely to continue over parts of India: meteorological department

STORY: Severe heat wave likely to continue over parts of India: meteorological department SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people amid heatwave STORYLINE: The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday warned of continued heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in East India and parts of South Peninsular India for the next five days. In a public health advisory, India's National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health emphasized the risks of physical exertion, direct sun exposure, and overcrowding during extreme heat, highlighting the importance of access to shade and water to mitigate heat-related illnesses. Last week, India's eastern state of Odisha reported a sunstroke-related death and 71 heat-related illness cases. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Flames, smoke continue to emerge from massive landfill in Delhi

STORY: Flames, smoke continue to emerge from massive landfill in Delhi SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of burning mounds of garbage 3. various of firefighting operations 4. various of traffic flow STORYLINE: Flames and columns of thick smoke continued to emerge from a massive landfill in the Indian capital city of New Delhi on Monday, officials said. Firefighting operations were underway and firefighters were splashing water on the burning mounds of garbage. The fire has continued at the colossal landfill site since it broke out on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, toxic fumes emanating from the landfill have left residents in the neighborhood to gasp for breath. While the cause of the fire remained undetermined, authorities have initiated legal proceedings against unidentified individuals in relation to the incident. According to the Delhi Fire Services department, the landfill caug

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Indian gov't eases exports of onions to Sri Lanka, UAE

STORY: Indian gov't eases exports of onions to Sri Lanka, UAE SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of onion market 3. various of export containers STORYLINE: The Indian government has eased exports of onions to Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), confirmed a senior official of the federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday. A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on Monday stated that the exports of onions would be carried out through the National Cooperative Exports Limited. The government has permitted exports of an additional 10,000 metric tons (MT) of onions to the UAE (above 24,400 MTs already allowed) and 10,000 MTs to Sri Lanka, said the notification. The federal government's decision to ease exports to Sri Lanka and the UAE assumes significance in the aftermath of the ban on exports of the commodity till last month in a bid to check p

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Voting begins in India for first phase of general elections

STORY: Voting begins in India for first phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people voting 3. various of people standing in queues holding their Election Identity Cards 3. various of people casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting for the first phase of India's general elections began Friday, kicking off a seven-phased process lasting until June 1. People were seen standing in queues holding their Election Identity Cards, waiting for their turn to cast a vote. Polling of votes continued till 18:00 hours (local time). As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the second phase of the elections is scheduled for April 26, the third phase on May 7, the fourth phase on May 13, the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on May 25 and the last phase on June 1. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. Xinhua News Agency correspon

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India's forex reserves rise to 648.562 bln USD

STORY: India's forex reserves rise to 648.562 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of building of the Reserve Bank of India 3. various of market STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves further rose by 2.98 billion U.S. dollars to 648.562 billion U.S. dollars in the week ended April 5, according to the weekly statistics issued by the country's central bank the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This was the seventh consecutive week when India's forex reserves moved upwards. The foreign currency assets, a key component of the forex reserves, rose by 549 million U.S. dollars to 571.166 billion U.S. dollars during the cited period, showed the RBI data. Meanwhile, the gold reserves rose by 2.398 billion U.S. dollars to 54.558 billion U.S. dollars. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India's retail inflation eases to 4.85 pct in March

STORY: India's retail inflation eases to 4.85 pct in March SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of market area STORYLINE: India's retail inflation eased to 4.85 percent in March, the latest government data showed Friday. According to the data released by the federal Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, the inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) in March stood at 4.85 percent, compared to 5.09 percent in February. Food inflation has also eased to 8.52 percent in March from 8.66 percent in February, the ministry's data showed. According to officials, the price data are collected from 1,114 selected urban markets and 1,181 villages covering all states through personal visits by field staff of the ministry's National Statistical Office. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India's main opposition party unveils manifesto for general elections

STORY: India's main opposition party unveils manifesto for general elections SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shots of India gate 2. shots of headquarters of the Indian National Congress (INC) party STORYLINE: India's main opposition party the Indian National Congress (INC) has unveiled its manifesto for the forthcoming 2024 general elections, focusing on key pillars of "work," "wealth," and "welfare." In a ceremony held in Delhi, INC President Mallikarjun Kharge, accompanied by ex-presidents of INC Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, highlighted crucial aspects of the manifesto. With a keen emphasis on job creation, the party manifesto has pledged to generate employment opportunities and ensure sustainable growth across sectors. Additionally, the promise to conduct a national caste census underscores their commitment to addressing social inequalities comprehensively. Another key feature of the manifesto is the ambitious

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India's health ministry reviews preparedness for management of heat-related illnesses

STORY: India's health ministry reviews preparedness for management of heat-related illnesses SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 3. various of intense heat waves 4. various of traffic STORYLINE: As India is faced with extreme heat between April and June, the health ministry has held a review meeting on public health preparedness for heat-related illnesses in the South Asian country, officials said Thursday. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at the meeting held on Wednesday stressed the need to build a central database with inputs from the states to share field-level data on cases of illnesses and deaths related to heat waves. "Timely advice and wide awareness among the people on the preventive measures will hugely support in reducing the severe impact of such heat waves," the minister noted. The meeting has also called for better coordination and co

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India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row

STORY: India's central banking institution keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5 pct for 7th time in row SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of RBI building 3. various of banks 4. various of market area STORYLINE: India's central banking institution, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on Friday announced it has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. The repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks in the event of a shortfall of funds. This is the seventh time in a row the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the key rates unchanged. According to the RBI, these decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation of 4 percent within a band of plus or minus 2 percent, while supporting growth. Meanwhile, the real GDP growth for 2024-25 is projected at 7.0 perce

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India's defense exports reach all-time high of 2.63 bln USD

STORY: India's defense exports reach all-time high of 2.63 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: File footage DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 2. various of tanks and missiles on parade STORYLINE: India's defense exports reached an all-time high of 2.63 billion U.S. dollars during the financial year 2023-24 running from April 2023 to the end of March 2024, announced the federal government on Monday. The figure registered a 32.5 percent growth over the last financial year, it said. The data indicated that the defense exports have grown by 31 times in the last 10 years as compared to the financial year 2013-14, said a statement issued by the ministry of defense. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India to face hot weather conditions in April-June

STORY: India to face hot weather conditions in April-June SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of intense heat waves 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said the South Asian country will face extreme heat from April to June. "During April to June hot weather season, above normal heatwave days are likely to occur over most parts of south peninsula, central India, east India and plains of northwest India," IMD said. The IMD said that during heatwaves, elevated temperatures would pose significant risks, especially to vulnerable populations like the elderly, children and those with pre-existing health conditions, who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. "Additionally, prolonged periods of extreme heat can lead to dehydration and strain infrastructure such as po

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India's opposition leaders gather to protest arrest of Delhi chief minister

STORY: India's opposition leaders gather to protest arrest of Delhi chief minister SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of India's opposition party leaders gathered in Ramlila ground STORYLINE: India's opposition party leaders on Sunday gathered in New Delhi to protest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest ahead of the country's general elections. The leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came together during a rally held at the Ramlila ground, accusing the ruling government of misusing state agencies to threaten the opposition. Kejriwal was arrested by the federal government's financial crime-fighting agency on charges of corruption related to his direct involvement in the formulation of the excise policy favoring specific individuals. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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India's forex reserves rise further to 642.631 bln USD

STORY: India's forex reserves rise further to 642.631 bln USD SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of RBI building 3. various of banks 4. various of market area STORYLINE: India's forex exchange (forex) reserves rose by 139 million U.S. dollars to 642.631 billion dollars during the week ending on March 22, data released by the country's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), showed on Friday. This was the fifth straight week when India's forex reserves rose. Media reports described them as the highest-ever forex reserves till date. Forex reserves had stood at 642.492 billion dollars during the previous week ending on March 15. The RBI data further revealed that gold reserves rose by 347 million dollars to 51.487 billion dollars, while the foreign currency assets, which is the key component of forex reserves, declined by 123 million dollars to 568.264 billion dollars, showed the

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2 fire incidents take place in India as country celebrates Holi festival

STORY: 2 fire incidents take place in India as country celebrates Holi festival SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people celebrating Holi STORYLINE: At least 13 persons received burn injuries when a fire broke out at the famous Mahakaal Temple in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh on Monday, a local official told Xinhua over the phone. Among the injured were five temple priests offering special prayers on the occasion of the festival of color Holi, celebrated across the country during the day. Latest media reports said the fire was brought under control. The injured were admitted to a local hospital. The temple is situated in the Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh. In another incident, a fire broke out in Delhi's Alipur area. According to a senior official of the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), no casualties were reported yet. The fire broke out inside a factory storehouse of refrige

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India's forex reserves rise to 642.49 bln USD as rupee falls

STORY: India's forex reserves rise to 642.49 bln USD as rupee falls SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India gate 2. various of the Reserve Bank of India 3. various of a market STORYLINE: India's foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of 642.49 billion U.S. dollars during the week ended on March 15, the country's central bank has reported. This was the fourth straight week with an increase in the forex reserves for the South Asian country. According to the Reserve Bank of India on Friday, the forex reserves rose by nearly 6.4 billion dollars during the week ended on March 15. The foreign currency assets stood at 568.386 billion dollars, while the gold reserves amounted to 51.14 billion dollars during the cited week, the data showed. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee fell to its lowest level of 83.43 against the U.S. dollar, due to broad weakness in its Asian peers and the aggressive

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Holi celebrators in New Delhi gear up for festival

STORY: Holi celebrators in New Delhi gear up for festival SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of markets STORYLINE: Markets in New Delhi are bustled with Holi celebrators as the festival of colors is just around the corner. The ancient Indian festival marks the end of winter and the onset of the spring season, signifying the victory of good over evil. Millions of Indians, mostly Hindus, are expected to celebrate the Holi festival on March 25 across the South Asian country with religious fervor and gaiety. During the celebrations, participants will hold colored powder on plates and smear them on each other to express love and affection. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Indian authority arrests Delhi chief minister over alleged excise policy scam

STORY: Indian authority arrests Delhi chief minister over alleged excise policy scam SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shots of India gate 2. various of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejrival 3. various of AAP workers and supporters protesting STORYLINE: India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejrival on alleged financial irregularities in an Excise Policy scam that took place in 2021. Kejriwal is also the chief of his political party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Earlier, a team of ED officials had entered Kejriwal's official residence for questioning him in the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy Scam. Soon a large number of AAP workers and supporters gathered outside his residence to protest against ED's questioning. Over the past couple of months, the ED had sent several summons to Kejriwal for questioning him, but the chief minister evaded them, saying the ED had no authority

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India to vote in general elections between April 19 to June 1

STORY: India to vote in general elections between April 19 to June 1 SHOOTING TIME: March 16, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India Gate 2. various of the parliament building 3. various of India's Election Commission 4. various of people in the streets 5. various of polling stations STORYLINE: India's Election Commission on Saturday said the country's forthcoming general elections will be conducted in seven phases starting April 19. India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced at a press conference the complete schedule of the elections which will run through June 1. According to Kumar, the vote counting would be carried out on June 4. Officials said nearly 970 million people are expected to cast their votes at over 1 million polling stations across the South Asian country. Kumar said the use of money, muscle, misinformation and violation of model code of conduct are the major challenges before th

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Retail inflation eases to 5.09 pct in India in February

STORY: Retail inflation eases to 5.09 pct in India in February SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of market area 3. various of chicken shop 4. various of vegetable market 5. various of India STORYLINE: Retail inflation slightly eased in India in February to 5.09 percent from 5.10 percent in the previous month, according to the latest official data. Retail inflation stood at 6.44 percent in February 2023. The data were collected from selected 1,114 urban markets and 1,181 villages across the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Controversial citizenship law implemented in India

STORY: Controversial citizenship law implemented in India SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of government buildings 3. various of a market 4. various of the protest STORYLINE: The Indian government on Monday implemented the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, or CAA, which was passed by the country's parliament more than four years ago. The Federal Home (Internal Security) Ministry issued an official notification in this regard during the day. The notification came just days ahead of the announcement of general elections soon to be made by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Though dates are yet to be announced, the polls are expected to be held in April-May. Passed in December 2019, the CAA mainly aims at providing citizenship to migrants belonging to six communities, namely Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians, who had entered the count