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Rawalpindi Rally Backs Pakistan Military - Pakistan

A young man waves the flag of Azad Kashmir as supporters of Markazi Muslim League hold a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces at Liaquat Bagh road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 7, 2025, after India launched strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The ISPR spokesperson said Indian missiles were launched at sites including Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad cities, while it also attacked the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. At least 26 Pakistanis were killed and 45 were injured in Indian missile attacks inside Pakistan at 6 location, DG ISPR said. Photo by Zubair Abbasi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rawalpindi Rally Backs Pakistan Military - Pakistan

Supporters of Markazi Muslim League hold a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces at Liaquat Bagh road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 7, 2025, after India launched strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The ISPR spokesperson said Indian missiles were launched at sites including Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad cities, while it also attacked the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. At least 26 Pakistanis were killed and 45 were injured in Indian missile attacks inside Pakistan at 6 location, DG ISPR said. Photo by Zubair Abbasi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rawalpindi Rally Backs Pakistan Military - Pakistan

Supporters of Markazi Muslim League hold a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces at Liaquat Bagh road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 7, 2025, after India launched strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The ISPR spokesperson said Indian missiles were launched at sites including Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad cities, while it also attacked the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. At least 26 Pakistanis were killed and 45 were injured in Indian missile attacks inside Pakistan at 6 location, DG ISPR said. Photo by Zubair Abbasi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rawalpindi Rally Backs Pakistan Military - Pakistan

Supporters of Markazi Muslim League hold a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces at Liaquat Bagh road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 7, 2025, after India launched strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The ISPR spokesperson said Indian missiles were launched at sites including Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad cities, while it also attacked the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. At least 26 Pakistanis were killed and 45 were injured in Indian missile attacks inside Pakistan at 6 location, DG ISPR said. Photo by Zubair Abbasi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rawalpindi Rally Backs Pakistan Military - Pakistan

Supporters of Markazi Muslim League hold a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces at Liaquat Bagh road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 7, 2025, after India launched strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The ISPR spokesperson said Indian missiles were launched at sites including Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad cities, while it also attacked the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. At least 26 Pakistanis were killed and 45 were injured in Indian missile attacks inside Pakistan at 6 location, DG ISPR said. Photo by Zubair Abbasi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rawalpindi Rally Backs Pakistan Military - Pakistan

Supporters of Markazi Muslim League hold a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces at Liaquat Bagh road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 7, 2025, after India launched strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The ISPR spokesperson said Indian missiles were launched at sites including Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad cities, while it also attacked the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. At least 26 Pakistanis were killed and 45 were injured in Indian missile attacks inside Pakistan at 6 location, DG ISPR said. Photo by Zubair Abbasi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rawalpindi Rally Backs Pakistan Military - Pakistan

Supporters of Markazi Muslim League hold a rally expressing solidarity with Pakistan Armed Forces at Liaquat Bagh road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on May 7, 2025, after India launched strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The ISPR spokesperson said Indian missiles were launched at sites including Bahawalpur, Kotli and Muzaffarabad cities, while it also attacked the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project. At least 26 Pakistanis were killed and 45 were injured in Indian missile attacks inside Pakistan at 6 location, DG ISPR said. Photo by Zubair Abbasi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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India's space agency completes RLV tech demonstration

STORY: India's space agency completes RLV tech demonstration SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: KARNATAKA, India CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology demonstration (source: ISRO official site) STORYLINE: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Sunday completed its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology demonstration by carrying out its third and final consecutive success in the RLV Landing Experiment (LEX), the space agency announced in an official statement. The third and final LEX test was conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga in the southern state of Karnataka. "The RLV LEX-03 re-demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of the RLV under more challenging release conditions and more severe wind conditions," said the ISRO in the statement. The winged vehicle, named Pushpak, was released from an Indian Air Force's Chinook Helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km. Pu

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Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for attacking 2 cargo ships

STORY: Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for attacking 2 cargo ships SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:30 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi group on Sunday claimed responsibility for attacking two cargo ships in the Red Sea and the western Indian Ocean. "The naval forces of our armed forces carried out a second targeting operation for the ship TRANSWORLD NAVIGATOR in the Red Sea with an unmanned boat, which resulted in a direct hit on the ship," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. "The missile force of our armed forces carried out an operation targeting the ship STOLT SEQUOIA in the Indian Ocean with several cruise missiles, and the operation achieved its objectives successfully," he said. The attacks come in response to what Houthi claimed their owner companies' violation of the group's entry ban into Israeli ports,

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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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Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. various of the Chinese ambassador at the photo exhibition ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's visit to China 3. various of the award ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OINAM THOITHOI CHANUT, Champion of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUREKHA DANGWAL, Professor and vice-chancellor of Doon University STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for foreign college students and secondary school students in India was held at the Embassy of China in New Delhi on Saturday. The competition was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in India, Cheena-Bhavana of Visva-Bharati University, and the India China Academy. A total of 13 Indian contestants participated in the final competition, showcasing their Chinese language proficiency and

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Hong Kong celebrates Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade

STORY: Hong Kong celebrates Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 STANDUP (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 2 various of the Dragon Boat Water Parade 3 SOUNDBITE (English): SANJAY, Indian expat STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent "Here in Hong Kong, we're witnessing a centuries-old tradition come alive -- the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade. This is a unique sacrificial ceremony that takes place during the Dragon Boat Festival, deeply rooted in Hong Kong's cultural heritage. In 2011, this traditional ritual was inscribed on China's third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Let's take a look." Tai O, a village in the deep south of Lantau Island, hosts one of Hong Kong's most special dragon boat events. During the festival, three fishermen associations paraded statues of deities from local temples on sampans towed by traditional dragon boats, p

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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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China-built fishing harbor in Tanzania benefits locals

STORY: China-built fishing harbor in Tanzania benefits locals SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the harbor 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) Tanzania Maritime Project Department 3. various of people working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): SUDI SAIDI, Local fisherman STORYLINE: Tanzania's first-ever fishing harbor will be completed in 2025, a Tanzanian senior official told Xinhua on Monday. The harbor, located in the Lindi region along the Indian Ocean coastline, is expected to boost the country's fish catches in deep seas. The project is being built by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), a leading Chinese construction company. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) Tanzania Maritime Project Department "We are building a fish port, and also all facilities for

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Counting of votes begins in India, results expected by evening

STORY: Counting of votes begins in India, results expected by evening SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vote counting STORYLINE: Counting of votes began in India on Tuesday after polling for the general elections was held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, confirmed an official with the Election Commission of India (ECI). Final results are expected to be announced late Tuesday or on Wednesday. The winners will become members of the Indian Parliament's lower house "Lok Sabha," or the House of People. The counting of votes began at 8:00 a.m. local time (0230 GMT), according to the ECI. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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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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Indian capital records highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius

STORY: Indian capital records highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius SHOOTING DATE: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in India STORYLINE: Mungeshpur area in the Indian capital on Wednesday recorded its highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather station at Mungeshpur recorded a temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius at around 2:30 p.m. local time. On Tuesday, Mungeshpur and Narela recorded their maximum temperature at 49.9 degrees Celsius, followed by 49.8 degrees Celsius in Najafgarh. IMD officials said that the maximum temperature has been gradually increasing over the past few days, combined with a steady increase in night-time temperatures. The IMD said prevailing heatwave to severe heatwave conditions over northwest and central India are likely to reduce gradually from Thursday. Large parts of India are pre

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Yemen's Houthis say they attacked 3 ships in Red Sea, Indian Ocean

STORY: Yemen's Houthis say they attacked 3 ships in Red Sea, Indian Ocean SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:21 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Houthi spokesman making a video statement in Sanaa STORYLINE: A military spokesman for Yemen's Houthi group announced on Monday that the group had launched attacks on three ships in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. "The first (attack) targeted the American ship Larego Desert in the Indian Ocean, the second targeted the Israeli ship (MSC Mechela) in the Indian Ocean, and the third targeted the ship (Minerva Lisa) in the Red Sea," Yahya Sarea said in a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. Sarea said that his group also launched drone attacks against "two U.S. warships in the Red Sea, and the hits were accurate," vowing to continue attacks until Israel stops its war in the Gaza Strip. No public information could be found for the first two ships, but multiple maritime traffic trackers showed a

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Cyclone Remal smashes Bangladesh, India coastlines

STORY: Cyclone Remal smashes Bangladesh, India coastlines SHOOTING DATE: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sadarghat ferry terminal in Bangladesh 2. various of Storm Warning Centre in Bangladesh STORYLINE: Cyclone Remal smashed Bangladeshi and Indian coasts Sunday night, said a senior official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Strong winds and storm surged along the coasts of southern Bangladesh and India's West Bengal after the storm came ashore at 8:00 p.m. local time, Md Shamim Ahsan, deputy director of the Cyclone Warning Center at the BMD, told Xinhua. No casualties have so far been reported. The cyclone's center is expected to move further north and fully cross the Bangladeshi coast, he said, adding that the eye of the cyclone is scheduled to cross Bangladesh between midnight and 1:00 a.m. local time Monday after which it is expected to weaken. In its latest special bulletin, under the influe

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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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Business people express interest in Chinese wire mesh products at expo in China

STORY: Business people express interest in Chinese wire mesh products at expo in China SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MANISH CHAMPAKLAL KAPADIA, Indian businessman 3. various of the fair STORYLINE: An international wire mesh and intelligent equipment exposition opened Friday in Anping County, north China's Hebei Province, attracting business representatives from various countries for discussions and potential collaborations. The participants spoke highly of Chinese manufacturing and expressed eagerness to import more wire mesh products from China. SOUNDBITE (English): MANISH CHAMPAKLAL KAPADIA, Indian businessman "Chinese product is very good. We try to give you some more good business for this. Chinese products, mesh products are very popular in our country. We try to get some nice products from you." Anping County is home to over 13,000 wire mesh production enterpri

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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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Forest officials issue red alert in India's Madhya Pradesh after tiger kills man

STORY: Forest officials issue red alert in India's Madhya Pradesh after tiger kills man SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tiger Reserve Park 2. various of tigers STORYLINE: A red alert has been sounded across 36 villages in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh as a tiger is on the prowl after killing a man, forest officials said Saturday. The alert applied to villages of Raisen district, adjacent to Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. "A red alert was sounded on Friday for 36 villages spreading over 150 square km. People have been asked not to venture into the forests till the animal is captured," senior forest department official Vijay Kumar was quoted in local media as having said. According to forest officials, the half-eaten body of a 62-year-old man was found on Wednesday in the east range of the Raisen forest division. He was attacked while picking tendu leaves in the forest. The

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Explore iconic museums in Maldives, Sri Lanka

STORY: Explore iconic museums in Maldives, Sri Lanka SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Male/Colombo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Maldives National Museum 2. various of Colombo National Museum STORYLINE: Embark on a tour to iconic museums in the Maldives and Sri Lanka on the occasion of International Museum Day, which fell on Saturday. The Maldives National Museum is located in Sultan Park in the capital city of Male. It was built by China in 2007. As a country near the equator in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives enjoys abundant marine resources. Various kinds of tropical fish, turtles and corals are on display. There are also exhibits reflecting the ancient Maldivians' life and religion. Notably, the museum houses several thousand pieces of porcelain, some of which are from China. In the early 15th century, renowned Chinese sailor Zheng He and his crew visited here several times, bringing Chinese heritage to the island. The Colombo National M

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Indian student pursues medical dream in E. China's Fujian

STORY: Indian student pursues medical dream in E. China's Fujian SHOOTING DATE: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fujian Medical University 2. various of Shibila Chemmenkuzhi 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHIBILA CHEMMENKUZHI, Indian student at Fujian Medical University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHIBILA CHEMMENKUZHI, Indian student at Fujian Medical University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SHIBILA CHEMMENKUZHI, Indian student at Fujian Medical University STORYLINE: 24-year-old Indian woman Shibila Chemmenkuzhi is studying clinical medicine at Fujian Medical University in east China. She chose China for its ample internship opportunities, in pursuit of her childhood dream of becoming a doctor. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHIBILA CHEMMENKUZHI, Indian student at Fujian Medical University "Since my childhood, MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) was my passion to cure people, to heal their pain and difficulties. So it gave m

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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 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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Houthi leader vows to continue maritime attacks in Red Sea

STORY: Houthi leader vows to continue maritime attacks in Red Sea SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sanaa residents participating in a rally in Sanaa STORYLINE: Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the leader of Yemen's Houthi group, vowed on Friday to continue its naval operations in the Red Sea, rejecting media reports suggesting a decrease in Houthi maritime attacks, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported. In a televised speech addressing a large rally in Sanaa, the Houthi leader said their maritime operations had expanded into the Indian Ocean, calling it "a new theater of confrontation." Al-Houthi also claimed that his group had attacked 102 vessels linked to Israel since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7, 2023, adding that "successful strikes against Israeli-affiliated ships, occurring at a rate of approximately one every two days," underscore the group's naval capabilities. He added that the U.S. and B

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Yemen's Houthis claim targeting U.S., Israeli ships

STORY: Yemen's Houthis claim targeting U.S., Israeli ships SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea speaking during a press conference in Sanaa, Yemen STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for launching three attacks, targeting two U.S. ships in the Gulf of Aden and an Israeli ship in the Indian Ocean. "In support of the Palestinian people in Gaza, and in response to the American-British aggression against our country (Yemen), our naval forces carried out a military operation targeting the American ship (MAERSK YORKTOWN) in the Gulf of Aden, with a number of suitable naval missiles, and the hit was accurate," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV. "We also carried out other two military operations using bomb-laden drones, one of which targeted an American warship in the Gulf of Aden, with a number of

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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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Markets brim with shoppers ahead of Eid al-Fitr in New Delhi

STORY: Markets brim with shoppers ahead of Eid al-Fitr in New Delhi SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of markets in New Delhi STORYLINE: As Ramadan nears its end, Muslims in the Indian capital New Delhi purchased new clothes and traditional delicacies in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which falls on Thursday. The historic markets in Old Delhi teem with people making preparations for the festivities. From traditional sweets and savory snacks to vibrant clothing and intricate decorations, the markets in Old Delhi are adorned with a colorful array of items essential for celebrating Eid. Families can be seen shopping together, children choosing new outfits, and people exchanging warm greetings as they prepare to mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Indian businessman sees opportunity in China's furniture industry

STORY: Indian businessman sees opportunity in China's furniture industry SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: BAZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the international furniture fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YASH NATHANI, Indian businessman 3. various of furniture industry in Bazhou STORYLINE: An international furniture fair kicked off on Monday in Bazhou City in north China's Hebei Province, attracting more than 100,000 buyers from home and abroad. An Indian businessman says the furniture industry in Bazhou is very competent. SOUNDBITE (English): YASH NATHANI, Indian businessman "So the market is continuously evolving. The manufacturers here, every time they are coming up with new designs, new innovations. We can do collaboration, export the furniture manufactured here all over the world. The quality is good, the price at which they are supplying is very reasonable, very affordable." As a major furniture manufacturing base in China, Baz

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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 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'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 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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Canada: Stunning Aurora Borealis Over Manitoba’s Night Sky

A stunning aurora was seen across the night sky of South Indian Lake, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22.

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Canada: Stunning Aurora Borealis Over Manitoba’s Night Sky 2

A stunning aurora was seen across the night sky of South Indian Lake, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22.

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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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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

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Cooking gas price cut in India

STORY: Cooking gas price cut in India SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of government buildings 3. various of market areas 4. various of cooking gas cylinders 5. various of traffic STORYLINE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a price cut in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or cooking gas by 100 Indian rupees (around 1.21 U.S. dollars) per cylinder of 14.2 kg for domestic use. The reduction in LPG price came into effect on Friday midnight. According to a report by The Indian Express, the LPG price cut is set to benefit nearly 330 million households. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)