#Narendra Jha

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As an armed rebellion against Indian rule raged in Kashmir through the 1990s and 2000s, Jamaat-e-Islami, an influential socio-religious group, called for a boycott whenever an election was held, claiming the exercise was aimed at legitimising what it would describe as New Delhi’s occupation of the Himalayan region, which is also claimed in part or full by Pakistan and China.

But as Kashmir votes in the first regional election in a decade starting on Tuesday, the Jamaat has itself entered the political fray, backing at least 10 candidates in the election. It is a remarkable turnaround for a group that remains banned under India’s anti-terror laws and was once regarded as the mothership of the militant Hizbul Mujahideen.

After Narendra Modi’s government altered India’s constitution in 2019 to do away with the symbolic autonomy of the administrative region of Jammu and Kashmir, it cracked down hard on the separatist movement in the region, jailing thousands of people. The Jamaat, having long been at the vanguard of the movement, was a prime target. Schools associated with the group were ordered shut and the properties of many members were seized in an attempt to curtail its reach and operational capabilities.

As recently as February, the Indian government said that the Jamaat was “continuing to be involved in fomenting terrorism and anti-India propaganda for fuelling secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir, which is prejudicial to the sovereignty, security and integrity of India”.

This is what makes the Jamaat’s participation in the election perplexing, and even experts in the region are divided over what it means. Noor Baba, a renowned Kashmiri political scientist, says it could be a tactical move on the part of a minority within the movement – contesting the election as independents in the hope of “protection or rehabilitating themselves after the suffering they have endured”.

The decision to join the fray, he suggests, may not have involved the group’s jailed leadership. As a result of internal divisions in the past, Prof Baba says, the Jamaat has suffered at the hands of both the Indian authorities as well as the militants. Similar divisions may have cracked open again.

“There are many questions,” he tells The Independent. “Is the top leadership, which is in jail, on board with this or is it not?”

Another theory is that the decision stems from the Jamaat’s desire to have the anti-terror ban lifted. There have been reports about conversations between the Jamaat and intermediaries of the Indian government such as Altaf Bukhari, head of a local political party.

Ahead of this election, Omar Abdullah, the former chief minister of the former state, had urged the Narendra Modi government to lift the ban on the Jamaat to enable its participation in the assembly election. Mehbooba Mufti, another former chief minister and president of the People’s Democratic Party, said she would be “happy” to see the Jamaat return to the electoral arena.

Indian political analyst Apoorvanand Jha, however, sees a more sinister play at work. He says fielding independent candidates is part of a broader strategy of Modi’s BJP to weaken mainstream political parties such as the National Conference and the Congress and reap the dividend.

“The BJP’s aim is to install a government headed by a Hindu chief minister. That can be achieved by securing as many seats as possible in the Jammu region and fielding as many independents as possible in the valley [of Kashmir], making them win and then taking their support to form the government,” he tells The Independent.

The BJP is seeking to control Kashmir politically by creating chaos, he says. “To achieve that,” he adds, “the BJP can do anything. It can go to any extent, play any game, collaborate with the radicals, collaborate with separatists.”

The Independent has contacted the BJP for comment.

India has long held up Kashmir, its only majority Muslim territory, as a symbol of its secularism. But when the BJP government revoked its autonomy, Kashmiris accused the Hindu nationalist party of trying to change its religious demographic by settling Indians from elsewhere in the region.

Mr Jha says the BJP wants to win the election in order to show its core Hindu base that “see, this is a Muslim-populated area which we have now annexed”.

The candidates backed by the Jamaat maintain that their election participation is about local issues.

“Ideologies work in time and space. We have to be accommodative and flexible,” Talat Majeed, who is contesting the Pulwama constituency, told reporters recently.

Another candidate, Sayar Ahmad Reshi, says their participation in the election is necessary to fill a political vacuum created by regional parties such as the National Conference and the People’s Democratic Party.

The Jamaat’s participation seems to have enthused some pro-India factions in Kashmir. “This election is unique in recent times because the banned Jamaat-e-Islami is openly backing and campaigning for independent candidates owing allegiance to it,” Mr Abdullah said in an interview with the Hindustan Times. “This is a huge change from previous elections. Otherwise, ever since I have seen politics here from 1996 onwards, the Jamaat has been at the forefront of trying to stop people from voting.”

Ali Mohammad Watali, a former police chief of Kashmir, isn’t as enthused. The Jamaat was “pro-Pakistan and pro-terrorism”, he was quoted as saying by Frontline magazine. “Now they have changed their stance suddenly. It looks like this is being done by the agencies so that the BJP can form a government here with the help of new political fronts, including the Jamaat-e-Islami.”

“Agencies” is a catch-all term used in Kashmir for the intelligence, security and surveillance apparatus of the Indian state.

The Jamaat candidates have indicated their willingness to form alliances, before or after the election, with any party that works to “restore dignity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir”.

Prof Saddiq Wahid, a senior visiting fellow at the Centre for Policy Research think tank in New Delhi, tells The Independent the BJP’s actions in Jammu and Kashmir since the revocation of its autonomy have been aimed at creating confusion and chaos. “How is Jamaat suddenly into the picture?” he asks.

He fears that the political landscape of Kashmir is being manipulated to dilute local representation and prevent self-governance.

“They do not want the people of Jammu and Kashmir to have a government that will allow them to govern themselves,” he says, referring to the Indian government.

The fundamental question, though, is whether people will trust the candidates backed by the Jamaat, Prof Baba points out. “How many people will vote for them, support them?”

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Shri Venkateshwara University held a grand Yoga Camp to mark the celebration of International Yoga Day in 2024.

Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute, along with the Karuna Yoga Foundation & Art of Living, Bengaluru, hosted a grand Yoga Camp and felicitation ceremony to celebrate International Yoga Day 2024.   

The Yoga for Youth Camp, which lasted for 14 days, ended today.

We celebrated International Yoga Day 2024 by honoring the Yoga trainers with a Turban, Patka, and memento.   

International Yoga Trainer & CEO of Karuna Yoga Foundation Ms. Karuna Tyagi & Art of Living Meditation Guru Ms. Madhvi Singh gave valuable Yoga tips to the students & staff of the University.

They appealed to realize the Healthy India mission through Yoga and meditation.

The Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri, Chief Guest & Keynote Speaker Ms. Karuna Tyagi & Ms. E Madhvi Singh of the Art of Living inaugurated the event by lighting a lamp to Goddess Sarasvati.  

The Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi & Mr. Naval Sharma Consultant Ministry of Ayush joined them to unveil the mega Yoga Camp cum felicitation ceremony on International Yoga Day 2024.

The Venkateshwara Group Founder President, Dr Sudhir Giri, reiterated India has the largest youth population in the world. Through Yoga, spirituality & youth power, India is on track to become a world leader.

Renowned Yoga Trainer Ms. Karuna Tyagi asserted Yoga is India’s historical heritage.

Because of PM Mr. Narendra Modi’s dedicated efforts, Yoga has received international recognition and has regained its past glory.

Yoga not only leads to personal transformation but also helps one play a credible role in the nation’s development.

Ms. Madhvi Singh emphasized that let’s make India a brand ambassador of health and global harmony through Yoga, meditation & spirituality.

The Pro Chancellor Dr Rajeev Tyagi affirmed Yoga & spirituality are the symbols of a healthy & cultured India. On the last day of the 14 day long Yoga camp, we honored reputed Yoga Teachers with a shawl & memento.

Those present included the Group Advisor Mr. RS Sharma, Dean Medical Dr Atul Verma, Registrar Dr Piyush Pandey, Dr Divya Girdhar Dr Manjari Rana, Dr VN Jha, Dr CP Singh, Dr TP Singh & Dr Om Prakash.

Dr SN Sahu, Dr Ashutosh Singh, Dr Kirti Pasricha, Dr Vivek Sachan, Dr Ram Kumar, Dr Yogeshwar Sharma Dr Dinesh Gautam Dr Raj Vardhan, Dr Anil Kr. Jaiswal, Kaushal Gupta, & Dr Uma Mishra were all present.

Also present were Dr Charu Agarwal, Tarun Kambhoj, Maroof Chaudhary, Arun Goswami, Vivek Sharma, Vishal Sharma, SS Baghel, Suman Kaur, Saumik Banerjee, Pratibha, Dr Varsha Yadav, & Sheel Bhadra.

Sanjeev Rai, Bhupendra Singh, Vijay Kumar, Mukesh Joshi, Rakesh Kumar were all present.

The Meerut Campus Director Dr Pratap Singh was present & also present was the Media Incharge Mr. Vishwas Rana along with medical/nursing students, staff & faculty members.

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30 Hours Survival: Gauraiya Live

Gauraiya Live एक हिंदी ड्रामा फिल्म है और इसका निर्देशन ‘Gabriel Vats’ द्वारा किया गया है। फिल्म में Ada Singh, Omkar Das Manikpuri, Pankaj Jha, Narendra Khatri, Shagufta Ali, Seema Saini और Vinay Jha जैसे कलाकार मुख्य भूमिका में नजर आ रहे हैं। फिल्म एक ऐसे समाज को दर्शाता है जहाँ आज भी दहेज़ प्रथा चल रही है और लड़कियों को बोझ समझा जाता है। ऐसे में एक परिवार अपनी बेटियों का पालन पोषण करने का…

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The BBC will split its operations in India into two separate companies, after raids by India’s tax authorities last year. The BBC announced that it was forming an independent, Indian-owned company called the Collective Newsroom, which would produce content for the corporation’s six regional channels which broadcast in Indian languages including Hindi and Punjabi. The BBC has applied to have a 26% stake in Collective Newsroom, but it will be largely independent from the broadcaster, in order to comply with strict laws brought in by the government of prime minister Narendra Modi which have targeted companies that receive funding from abroad. A smaller team of reporters and producers making content for the BBC’s English-language radio and television news channels as well as digital news for the website, all headquartered in the UK, will remain in India working directly for the broadcaster. The highly unusual overhaul of operations by the British public broadcaster comes after the BBC offices in India were raided in 2023 by India’s tax authorities in an operation that lasted several days. The raids, which the government called a “tax survey”, came after the BBC aired a documentary examining Modi’s role in deadly communal riots that took place when he was chief minister of the state of Gujarat. The Indian government condemned the documentary and responded by invoking emergency laws to ban any clips or footage of the documentary being shared, despite it only being aired in the UK. Not long after dozens of officials from India’s income tax department arrived at the BBC’s offices in Delhi and Mumbai. Some senior members of staff were questioned for three days. The government denied the raids were connected to the documentary, and were part of an investigation into the BBC violating India’s strict rules on foreign investment, accusing them of not fully disclosing profits. The BBC, which has had a presence in India since 1940, said it remained committed to producing content from India not only English but in its channels broadcasting in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. Under the new structure, four former BBC employees have set up a private, Indian-owned company that will create content broadcast on the BBC’s six regional language channels as well as the Youtube channel. It will employ about 200 staff who previously directly worked for the BBC’s regional news channels in India. Collective Newsroom will also be able to make content for other Indian broadcasters. It is unclear if it will have to comply with the same standards of impartiality imposed on all BBC programming. Rupa Jha, chief executive of Collective Newsroom, described the new operation as an “independent news organisation that leads with the facts, works in the public interest and hears from diverse voices and perspectives.” Jha said they had a “a clear, ambitious mission to create the most credible, creative and courageous journalism”. Ninety employees will remain in India directly employed by the BBC in the UK and reporting to editors in London. Their content produced from India will be accessible to Indian audiences through services such as the BBC world news channel and BBC World Service radio but it will be published out of the UK headquarters.

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Gauraiya Live movie has been certified 'UA' by CBFC

We will read about, "Gauraiya Live movie has been certified 'UA' by CBFC." Get ready to watch Gauraiya Live, the film is scheduled to hit the theaters on April 12. The CBFC has granted a 'UA' certification to the movie Gauraiya Live. This film revolves around a real-life incident that is bound to evoke deep emotions within you. The fans of the film are filled with immense enthusiasm, anticipation, and eagerness. Gauraiya Live is a film based on a Real events with images of fictional stories from the Patha desert region located in northern India releasing on April 12. This story of a girl named Gauraiya's drama-packed journey of 30 hours of survival, thrilling struggle and grit is about to come to an end. The film is directed by Gabriel Vats and written by Seema Saini, Gabriel Vats. The film stars Pankaj Jha, Omkar Das, Seema Saini, Ada Singh, Narendra Khatri, Shagufta Ali, Riddhi Gupta and many others. The film is produced by Rahul Rangare, Dr Nishant Jain, Rohit Raj Singh Chouhan, Rajeev jain under the banner Rare Films, Tea & Poetry Films. The movie will feature a heart touching emotional, moving, and life-changing turn of events. The plot centers on his daughter getting trapped in a borewell for a duration of 30 hours.   Read More - The Lost Girl Trailer out now - Srikanth Movie trailer out now - The ultimate guide to Tillu Square: A must-watch film for romantic crime comedy fanatics - Karan Johar & Anil Thadani Two Giant Forces Joined For Devara Film - Aranmanai 4 Trailer: Sundar C's Aranmanai 4 releases in cinemas globally in April - Gabru Gang Teaser is out now - Romeo movie Cast, Release Date, Director and other - Dukaan movie review: The concept is intriguing but fails to achieve its maximum potential. - Bahar Aa Chaman Prakash: The first film from Namashi's production is here! - Pawan Kalyan met Chiranjeevi during the filming of Vishwambhara Read the full article

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Live Streaming of launch of Semiconductor facilities by Prime Minister organized at SMVDU

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) had the esteemed privilege of hosting the live streaming of the momentous launch of three cutting-edge semiconductor facilities by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. held at the premises of SMVDU, this event stood as a significant milestone in India's technological advancement. The live-streamed launch event showcased the inauguration of three state-of-the-art semiconductor facilities, exemplifying India's unwavering dedication to technological innovation and self-reliance in the semiconductor industry. It underscored the nation's commitment to fostering indigenous capabilities and reinforcing its position as a global leader in technology. In conjunction with the launch, SMVDU organized an insightful interaction session held in lecture theatre, focusing on "The Role of Academia in Viksit Bharat." Mr. Pritam Banerjee, representing Trident Tech Labs, offered invaluable insights during the session which was attended by students, faculty, and staff of SMVDU, the interaction provided a platform to deliberate on the pivotal role of academia in nurturing innovation and propelling progress in a developed India.

The event was coordinated by Prof. K. R. Jha, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta, Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Mr. Ashish Suri, Assistant Professor at the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Their dedication and concerted efforts ensured the seamless execution of the event, fostering meaningful discussions and facilitating collaboration among participants. Mr. Ashish Suri, Assistant Professor at the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, presented the introduction and delivered a formal vote of thanks for the event. His eloquent expression of gratitude encapsulated the significance of the occasion and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of all stakeholders involved. SMVDU remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting academic excellence, nurturing innovation, and contributing to India's journey towards emerging as a global technological powerhouse

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Artistic Thinking Talk Series and Coffee Table Book Launch organised by Anuragyam

Anuragyam, an esteemed art organization, is proud to present the renowned talk series, "Artistic Thinking." This captivating event will take place from September 16th to September 23rd, 2023, in New Delhi. As part of the Artistic Thinking Talk Series, Anuragyam will host a prestigious book launch event on September 16th, 2023, at 7 PM. The book launch will be conducted via a live streaming event on YouTube. Anuragyam takes great pride in organizing and publishing this remarkable Coffee Table Book, which showcases the works of 25 Artists from all corners of India. The esteemed Dr. Chinmay Maheta, a national awardee and the Chairman of the Rajasthan Academy of Fine Arts, Jaipur, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest for the Coffee Table Book edition 2 launch. Dr. Chinmay Maheta's presence adds great prestige to this event.

The Artistic Thinking Talk Series brings 20 International Artists together a remarkable lineup of influential speakers who have made their mark in the art world. Renowned artists and experts such as Dr. Chinmay Maheta, Jaspreet Mohan Singh, Ram Krishna Agarwal, Dr. Chhaya Kumari, Venkanna Anabathula, Debdutt Gomes, Bhavana Rajput, Dr. Sonal Mantri, Shyam Manohar Chavan, Puneet Madan, Sambedana Das Mohapatra, Narendra Gangakhedkar, Dr. Yatindra Mahobe, Nitika Sharma, Anju Daga, Bharati Masania, Chhaya Verma, Rajni Kiran Jha, and Pinal R. Panchal will share their profound perspectives and extraordinary creative journeys during this thought-provoking series. The event will be skillfully hosted by Dr. Taruna Mathur, the Principal Investigator at Anuragyam. Dr. Taruna Mathur's expertise in the field and her passion for art make her the perfect host for this remarkable gathering of artistic minds.

Artistic Thinking serves as both an inspiration and a catalyst for emerging and established artists. Through captivating discussions and mesmerizing presentations, attendees will gain insight into the intricate creative processes, profound perspectives, and awe-inspiring stories that accompany the artistic journeys of these brilliant artists. Anuragyam's Artistic Thinking Talk Series aims to foster a dynamic artistic community by facilitating the exchange of diverse cultural expressions. This exceptional event provides a unique opportunity for artists and art lovers to come together, share ideas, and be immersed in the spellbinding world of Indian art.

Anuragyam, led by Founder Sachin Chaturvedi, has been instrumental in organizing this prestigious event. Dr. Dhruva Tiwari, an esteemed advisor to Anuragyam, and Mamta Rajak, the Organizing Secretary, have played pivotal roles in making this event a grand success.

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"Mysterious Censorship? RJD MP Manoj Jha Claims Shocking Lecture Cancellation by DU, Urges Investigation"

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Manoj Jha, expressed his disappointment on Wednesday after his planned lecture at Delhi University was abruptly canceled without any reason being provided. Jha has called on the Education Ministry to investigate the matter and intends to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to bring attention to the…

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"Mysterious Censorship? RJD MP Manoj Jha Claims Shocking Lecture Cancellation by DU, Urges Investigation"

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Manoj Jha, expressed his disappointment on Wednesday after his planned lecture at Delhi University was abruptly canceled without any reason being provided. Jha has called on the Education Ministry to investigate the matter and intends to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to bring attention to the…

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"Mysterious Censorship? RJD MP Manoj Jha Claims Shocking Lecture Cancellation by DU, Urges Investigation"

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Manoj Jha, expressed his disappointment on Wednesday after his planned lecture at Delhi University was abruptly canceled without any reason being provided. Jha has called on the Education Ministry to investigate the matter and intends to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to bring attention to the…

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Shri Venkateshwara University hosted the Youth Dialogue Conference 2024 that aims to foster national development through youth power.

Shri Venkateshwara University/Institute hosted the Youth Dialogue Conference 2024, aiming to foster national development and unity through the power of youth.

Mr. Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Sports & Youth affairs was the Chief Guest at the event.

Dr Rajeev Tyagi Prochancellor & the Official representative of Venkateshwara Group Founder President Dr Sudhir Giri welcomed Mr. Anurag Thakur by gifting him a Pátka, Turban & a replica of Ram Temple.

The Sports & Youth Affairs Minister, Mr Anurag Thakur, the Founder President of Venkateshwara Group, Dr Sudhir Giri, and the Prochancellor, Dr Rajeev Tyagi, inaugurated the event. They lit a lamp in front of the portrait of Mother India.  

State IT cell Coordinator Mr. Narendra Bharti & the BJYM President Mr Shubham Chaudhary joined them to unveil the Youth Dialogue Conference-2024.

The CG I & B Minister Mr Anurag Thakur asserted through youth power, India is once again on track to become a world leader. We are spearheading to become the third biggest economy in the world. USA, Britain & European counties are rolling a red carpet to welcome India professionals. This depicts a strong & resurgent India.

He exhorted youth to rise above caste, creed, region & religion & give their 100 percent towards nation development. He defined the youth as the pillar of progress and encouraged them to contribute to nationalism by voting in the upcoming elections.

Those present included the CEO Mr. Ajay Shrivastava, Advisor Mr RS Sharma, Dr Rajesh Singh, Dr Divya Girdhar, Dr Yogendra Sharma, Dr Ashutosh Singh, Dr Om Prakash Gosai & Dr Rahul Kumar.

Ashwini Kumar Saxena, Dr Ramniwas Sharma, Dr Tejpal Singh, Dr Dinesh Kumar Gautam, Dr Anil Kumar Jaiswal, Dr Vishwanath Jha, Dr Ana Brown, Dr LS Rawat, Dr Mohit Sharma, Vishal Sharma were all present.  

Also present were Arun Kumar Goswami, Vishal Sharma, Maroof Chaudhary, Manjari Rana, & SS Baghel.

The Meerut Camus Director Dr Pratap Singh was present & also present was the Media Incharge Mr. Vishwas Rana among others.

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[ad_1] The problem is that 85 of the 194 countries surveyed by the WHO technical advisory group that came up with the new estimates don’t have good enough death registries for this to be a viable approach. Forty-one of those countries are in sub-Saharan Africa.For these countries, a team led by Jonathan Wakefield, a statistician at the University of Washington in Seattle, used the data from countries with complete death registries to build another statistical model able to predict total COVID deaths in any month from other measures, including temperature, the percentage of COVID tests returning positive, a rating of the stringency of social distancing and other measures to limit infection, and rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease — conditions that put people at high risk of dying from COVID.The Indian health ministry objected strongly to this model in its response to the New York Times article. But the WHO team didn’t actually use it to estimate Indian COVID deaths. India falls into an intermediate group of countries that have reasonably good data on total deaths in some regions but not in others. So Wakefield’s team used data from 17 Indian states with adequate death registries, applied the standard excess deaths approach used for countries with complete death registries, and then extrapolated from these states to the entire country.“We only base the predictions of how many people died in India in those two years on Indian data,” Wakefield told BuzzFeed News.Importantly, the WHO’s estimates for Indian COVID deaths also align well with other studies, including one published in the journal Science in January by a team led by Prabhat Jha, director of the Centre for Global Health Research at the University of Toronto in Canada. Jha’s team estimated COVID deaths from Indian government data and from a national survey of 137,000 people, conducted by a polling company that asked people whether a family member had died from COVID. “India has pretty high cellphone coverage, and they did random digit dialing,” Jha told BuzzFeed News.Jha’s team estimated that more than 3.2 million people in India had died from COVID by July 2021, the majority of them during the devastating surge in COVID caused by the Delta coronavirus variant between April and June 2021. That came after the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had relaxed COVID controls following an earlier, less severe wave. “The Indian government declared victory and said, ‘Oh India's beat this virus,’ and complacency set in,” Jha said.This explains the political sensitivity in India about accepting the results from studies that indicate a much higher death toll than the official count. Responding to a question from leaders of the opposition Congress party about Jha’s study in February, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare described it as “speculative” and claimed it “lacks any peer reviewed scientific data” — even though it was published in one of the world’s leading peer-reviewed scientific journals.“It’s politics,” Jha said of the Indian government’s rejection of his study.According to the WHO, Egypt has proportionately the largest undercount of pandemic deaths, with excess mortality running at 11.6 times the toll attributed to COVID. India, with 9.9 times more excess deaths than its official COVID death count, is in second place. Russia, meanwhile, has reported 3.5 times fewer deaths from COVID than indicated by its excess mortality.Ariel Karlinsky of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, another member of the WHO technical advisory group, hopes the agency’s “stamp of approval” for excess mortality calculations will encourage nations to come up with more realistic numbers. “Putin doesn’t know who I am, but they do know who the WHO is,” he told BuzzFeed News.But rather than moving to correct their COVID death numbers, some governments are apparently now withholding the all-cause mortality data used to calculate excess deaths. Belarus, which seems to

be undercounting its COVID deaths by a factor of about 12, has stopped reporting its all-cause mortality data to the UN, Karlinsky said. “The sections on mortality just disappeared.”Right now, the main concern is China, which is experiencing a significant wave of the Omicron coronavirus variant but is reporting suspiciously few deaths. If the wave now hitting Shanghai and other cities matches the pattern seen in Hong Kong since February, Jha fears that a million Chinese people may die.Some countries have responded to excess mortality studies with greater accountability and transparency. After earlier excess deaths analyses suggested that Peru was underreporting its COVID deaths by a factor of 2.7, the South American nation went through its medical and death records in detail and revised its death toll in May 2021 to a figure closely matching the excess deaths analysis. It is now reporting the highest official per-capita death rate from COVID of any nation. “Peru did what I would have liked every country to do,” Karlinsky said.The WHO’s new estimates of total excess pandemic deaths will include people who died from other causes because health systems were overwhelmed, as well as people killed by the coronavirus.Karlinsky, who is an economist, said he started analyzing excess deaths because he wondered whether “the cure was worse than the disease” — in particular, he feared that lockdowns could cause more deaths than the coronavirus, in part through increases in suicides. But the data told a very different story.In countries like New Zealand that had strict lockdowns but low levels of COVID, there is no excess deaths signal. There is also no evidence of a global epidemic of suicide during the pandemic — in the US, suicides actually decreased. Only in a few countries like Nicaragua, where people seem to have avoided going to the hospital because they were worried about getting infected, are there signs that deaths from other causes such as heart disease have increased, according to Karlinsky.“Excess mortality is about equal to COVID mortality,” he added. [ad_2] Source link

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राम मंदिर निर्माण हेतु निधि संग्रह अभियान

राम मंदिर निर्माण हेतु निधि संग्रह अभियान

…फोटो जानकीनगर। एक संवाददाता अयोध्या में भगवान राम के जन्मस्थान पर भव्य Source link

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Indian authorities rescue Pakistani student stranded in war-hit Ukraine

Amid escalating tensions between Russia Ukraine war , a Pakistani student stranded in the war-hit country was rescued by the Indian authorities.

According to sources, Pakistan's Asma Shafique, who was rescued by the Indian authorities, is now en route to Western Ukraine for further evacuation out of the country.

She will be reunited with her family soon, said the sources.

After the Indian authorities rescued her, Shafique expressed her gratitude towards the Indian embassy in Kyiv and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their support.

"I want to thank the Indian embassy of Kyiv for supporting us all the way here as we were stuck in a very difficult situation and I also want to thank the Prime Minister of India for supporting us. Hope we get home safely because of the Indian embassy," she said.

This is not the first time a foreign national was rescued by India. Earlier, India had evacuated one Bangladeshi national, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), that had later also informed that that one Nepali citizen will be coming on board an Indian flight under Operation Ganga.