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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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Overflowing river leads to floods in India's capital, many evacuated

STORY: Overflowing river leads to floods in India's capital, many evacuated DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. STANDUP 1 (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 3. various shots of flooded houses and roads 4. various shots of rescue operation by NDRF 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hindi): KHEM RAJ, Flood victim 6. various shots of relief camps providing food to affected people 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hindi): RASHID MALIK, Volunteer STORYLINE: Water level in river Yamuna, which passes through India's capital city Delhi, continues to remain above danger mark, posing fear of floods, particularly in low-lying areas of the city. At 18:00 local time on Thursday, the water level of the overflowing river was recorded at 208.66 meters, much beyond the danger mark of 205.33 meters, said an official of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). Knee-deep water was seen in areas in central parts of Delhi, including the part near the historic monumen

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China's modernization to be unprecedented feat: Nepali political party leader

STORY: China's modernization to be unprecedented feat: Nepali political party leader DATELINE: March 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:24 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist) STORYLINE: China is pursuing a unique path to modernization. It is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature, and of peaceful development. A Nepali political party leader said that the Chinese modernization will be an unprecedented feat. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANDRA PRAKASH MAINALI, General secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Lenini

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Photo exhibition on China's achievements in past decade held in Nepal

STORY: Photo exhibition on China's achievements in past decade held in Nepal DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:42 LOCATION: LALITPUR, Nepal CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. various of opening ceremony 3. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: A photo exhibition showing China's achievements in poverty alleviation, infrastructure, science and technology, health care and green development over the past decade was held Thursday in Lalitpur, Nepal. Nepal and the world could learn from China's achievements in poverty alleviation, infrastructure and technology development, said Nepal's Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jeevan Ram Shrestha. "High priority given to ecological preservation and green technology is also exemplary," Shrestha said, adding that China has made unusual achievements as a populous country. China has achieved its target of building a moderately prosperous society, said Chandra Prakash Mainali, general secretary of the Communist Part

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Lumpy skin disease keeps spreading among cattle in India

STORY: Lumpy skin disease keeps spreading among cattle in India DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of cattle in IndiaSTANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India STORYLINE: More than 57,000 cattle have died in India over the past four-and-a-half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), which is continuing to spread in the South Asian country. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India "Over 75,000 cattle have died in India over the past four and a half months due to the lumpy skin disease (LSD), according to media reports. The first case was reported in April from the western state of Gujarat, which has seen over 4,000 cattle deaths till date. Gujarat's neighboring state Rajasthan has reported over 50,000 cattle deaths so far. More than 200 cases have been detected among cattle in the south and the southwest of the Indian capital, said an official on Tuesday. Experts say that the LSD is a viral infection tha

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India grants emergency use authorization to Covaxin for 6-12 age group, Corbevax for 5-12 age group

STORY: India grants emergency use authorization to Covaxin for 6-12 age group, Corbevax for 5-12 age group DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 2. various of street views of New Delhi 3. various of AIIMS (All India Institute Of Medical Science) hospital area 4. various of India's vaccination drive STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Tuesday granted emergency use authorization to Covaxin for children between 6-12 years and Corbevax for those between 5-12 years of age." The approval has come amid an uptick in the COVID-19 cases in schools. India is witnessing the surge in COVID-19 cases again at a time when markets have been reopened, businesses returned to normalcy and travel activities resumed to the pre-pandemic levels. Schools and colleges have been open for in-person classes and there is no bar to gatherings. The approval by t

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India witnesses 14th hike in petrol, diesel prices in half month

STORY: India witnesses 14th hike in petrol, diesel prices in half month DATELINE: April 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views of India STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "Fuel prices in India saw an increase for the 14th time on Wednesday since March 22." According to a price notification of state fuel retailers, in the Indian capital city Delhi, petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 0.80 rupees a liter respectively. A liter of petrol in the Indian national capital now costs 105.41 rupees (1.39 U.S. dollars) and diesel is sold at 96.67 rupees. Reports said the price of petrol in Mumbai has been increased by 0.84 rupees a liter, taking it to 120.51 rupees per liter, while diesel price was raised by 0.85 rupees per liter, taking it to 104.77 rupees a liter. The fuel rates are the highest in Mumbai among India's metropolitan cities. Rates have been increased

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India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31

STORY: India lifts all COVID-19 restrictions from March 31 DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. India gate 3. various of people wearing masks 4. various of market area 5. various of religious place 6. various of public transport 7. various of hospital area 8. various of traffic STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter in India "India ends its all COVID-19 restrictions from today, March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic." After witnessing the dip in the COVID-19 infections, all existing COVID-19 restrictions will be removed from March 31. Almost two years after implementing containment measures, the home ministry has decided to end all containment measures against COVID-19. However, wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing norms will continue as earlier, said the federal home ministry, in communication with States o

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India celebrates Holi with full vigor as COVID-19 pandemic on decline

STORY: India celebrates Holi with full vigor as COVID-19 pandemic on decline DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Holi celebrations STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua correspondent "Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colors, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the festival is celebrated on March 18, though the festivities tend to run longer in some places." The festival of colors Holi was once again here on Friday and the whole of India is immersed in the mad festive mood, as people had avoided celebrating the festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the past two years. Over the past four days, around 2,500 new cases are registered per day as daily deaths due to the pandemic have come down to below the 100-mark. Only two days ago, the country extended the vaccination drive to children in the age group of 12-14 years. India has been on

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India to resume regular int'l commercial flights

STORY: India to resume regular int'l commercial flights DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 2. various of India gate and govt. buildings 3. various of airport and airplanes STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "India has decided to resume regular international commercial flight operations from March 27 after two years of COVID-19 curbs, the federal civil aviation ministry said Tuesday. 'After having recognized the increased vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with the stakeholders, the government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to a/from India from March 27, 2022, i.e. start of Summer Schedule 2022,' the ministry in a statement said. According to the ministry, the ongoing suspension of international flight operations will stay until March 26. 'The suspension of scheduled commercial international

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Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations - India

BJP National President Jagat Prakash "JP" Nadda check khadi products after paying floral tribute to father of nation Mahatma GandhiâÂÂs statue on 152nd Gandhi Jayanti at a Khadi shop at Cannaught Place in New Delhi, India on Saturday 02nd October 2021. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations - India

BJP National President Jagat Prakash "JP" Nadda paying floral tribute to father of nation Mahatma GandhiâÂÂs statue at a Khadi shop at Cannaught Place in New Delhi, India on Saturday 02nd October 2021. Photo by Anshuman Akash/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Asawari Joshi & Shahrukh Khan Characters: Mrs. Rajesh Kapoor (as Asavari Joshi), Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoor Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Shahrukh Khan Characters: Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoo Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Deepika Padukone & Shahrukh Khan Characters: Shantipriya / Sandhya ''Sany'', Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoor Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Shahrukh Khan Characters: Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoo Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Shahrukh Khan & Deepika Padukone Characters: Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoor, Shantipriya / Sandhya ''Sany'' Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Shahrukh Khan Characters: Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoo Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Shahrukh Khan & Deepika Padukone Characters: Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoor, Shantipriya / Sandhya ''Sany'' Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Deepika Padukone & Shahrukh Khan Characters: Shantipriya / Sandhya ''Sany'', Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoor Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Shahrukh Khan Characters: Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoo Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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Om Shanti Om (2007)

Shahrukh Khan Characters: Om Prakash Makhija / Om ''OK'' R. Kapoo Film: Om Shanti Om (2007) Director: Farah Khan 07 November 2007 Date: 07 November 2007

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India calls for support to cut emissions

Indian Minister for Environment and Forests Prakash Javadekar talks about a new goal to tackle global warming at a press conference on Oct. 2, 2015, in New Delhi. He urged industrialized nations to provide technological support to help India achieve its goal of emission cuts. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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India's environment minister speaks before COP21

India's Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar speaks during an interview with Kyodo News in New Delhi on Nov. 21, 2015, prior to the 21st session of the Conference of Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change that will begin on Nov. 30 in Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo