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China responds on safety of Indian citizens in Wuhan

New Delhi (NVI): As China races against time to control the situation arising out of coronavirus outbreak, the Chinese Embassy in India today said Beijing is trying its best to address the concerns of Indian citizens in Wuhan, the epicentre of the epidemic.

“The Chinese government attaches great importance to safeguarding the safety and health of every foreign national in China, and address their legitimate concerns timely,” said Ji Rong, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India.

“We also hope Indian side could continue to render understanding and support to China’s efforts in epidemic prevention and control,” the Chinese spokesperson added.

The official made the remarks while addressing the Indian government’s concern on pneumonia epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus, and particularly the safety of its citizens in Wuhan which falls in Hubei province. The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has climbed to 170.

The Chinese Embassy Official’s remarks also come after India reported its first confirmed coronavirus case in Kerala.

“The Chinese side pays close attention to the report of the emergence of one confirmed case of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus in India and will cooperate with the Indian side to jointly strengthen the epidemic prevention and control,” said Ji Rong, while referring to a Kerala student studying in Wuhan University who has been tested positive for the virus.

The Ministry of Health today confirmed the case, saying that the patient has been kept in isolation at a hospital where his condition is stated to be stable.

Media reports have also said that a 23-year-old Tripura man has died due to the virus at a Malaysian hospital. His family members have claimed that the death occurred due to coronavirus but the Ministry of External Affairs has given no official confirmation in this regard.

GBG broadens fight against modern day financial crime

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New Delhi (NVI): The global technology specialist in fraud & compliance management, GBG, today announced the launch of four fraud solutions, including its flagship Instinct Hub now as a platform solution.

Businesses across the globe are enabled to onboard quality customers more swiftly, while simultaneously protecting their organizations and their customers against losses from fraud and financial crimes in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

GBG’s fraud and compliance management product suite is accredited by Chartis as best of breed anti-money laundering (AML) and watchlist solutions, for their strong case management and analytics capabilities, focused functionality and ability to integrate with other best-in-class point solutions.

“Nearly one in two enterprises in Asia Pacific are falling victim to fraud, money laundering, or other forms of financial crime. Financial institutions find themselves facing unprecedented diversity of application and transactional channels — from branch to online and e-wallets.

These channels and criminal activities are evolving at a speed and complexity that these enterprises, and the financial institutions that support them, are hard-pressed to keep up with,” said June Lee, Managing Director of APAC, GBG.

To aid in that fight, GBG offers a layered digital fraud and compliance solution which unifies data across vertical silos to improve financial crime detection accuracy across the customer journey.

At the foundation of GBGs offering sits Instinct Hub, a key solution to its digital risk management and intelligence platform, which manages swift and frictionless new customer digital onboarding. Instinct Hub is upscaled to combat complex financial crimes 4.0 attacks against a customer identity and perpetrated across online, mobile and branch networks.

GBG Instinct Hub is designed for organizations who are embracing digital transformation, e-banking channels and launching digital banking products.

Other solutions include:

Predator 5.0, GBG’s autonomous solution for identifying and ceasing suspicious transactions and payments that can cost financial institutions billions in losses.

Orchestration, a module for Instinct Hub that can raise fraud detection up to 30 per cent by dynamically activating the desired best of breed cyber, identity, geolocation and bespoke third party calls such as to proprietary banking systems and fraud bureaus.

Machine Learning, a module for Instinct Hub that uses advanced modelling techniques to detect complex criminal attacks, augment detection accuracy and reduce false positives.All of GBG’s solutions can be supported across a range of infrastructure models, from full on-premise to private, public, and hybrid cloud.

“Financial institutions and other enterprises must increasingly balance the imperatives of digital transformation with the need to maintain watertight defences against financial and cybercrimes,” said June Lee. “With that in mind, GBG’s solutions are designed especially to provide frictionless and fully-automated layers of protection which evolve to the changing customer experience, payments models, and infrastructure choices that digitally transforming organizations may employ.”

India reports first confirmed coronavirus case in Kerala

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New Delhi (NVI) A Kerala student studying at Wuhan University in China has been tested positive for Coronavirus, becoming the first confirmed case affected by the deadly virus in India.

“One positive case of Novel Coronavirus patient, of a student studying in Wuhan University, has been reported in Kerala,” the Ministry of Health today said in a release.

The patient has been kept in isolation at a hospital where his condition is stated to be stable, the ministry added.

The infections disease known as novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has claimed around 170 lives so far while wreaking havoc on Chinese Province Hubei, the epicentre of its outbreak.

Yesterday, Indian government has requested China for permission to operate two flights to bring back its nationals from Hubei Province, the epicenter of the deadly disease.

Citizens trying to make pollution a poll issue in Delhi

New Delhi (NVI): With Delhi set for Assembly elections, some citizen groups are making the political parties and their candidates commit to work for clean air in the national capital which has been witnessing spells of severe pollution.

The #DilliDhadakneDo campaign, led by My Right to Breathe (MRTB), is organising town hall meetings to raise the issue of poor air quality and hold the political leaders or legislators accountable for it.

Citizens groups in Delhi, including MRTB and United residents Joint Action (URJA), have released a Clean Air Public Manifesto ahead of the February 8 Assembly elections and are making political parties and candidates to commit to it.

MRTB, the organisation behind the movement, has also asked the citizens to sign an online petition to demand clean air from the leading political parties in Delhi this election.

With the spike in health problems due to degraded air in the city in the last two years, the seasonal debates on the matter have transformed into a matter of huge concern among general public.

Now, for the first time, political leaders and candidates in the city are talking about possible solutions for air pollution, thanks to the citizens’ movement that has led to thousands gathering across Delhi and raising the issue.

The ongoing campaign started on January 27, with a series of town halls in 15 different constituencies across the city. Representatives of various political parties such as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) attended the three town hall meetings on January 27 which were held at Karawal Nagar, Delhi Cantonment, and RK Puram.

At another such town hall organised in Dwarka, representatives from AAP and BJP pledged their support to Clean Air Manifesto 2020.

Coronavirus: Centre issues advisory for those who visited China

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New Delhi (NVI): The Union Health Ministry today issued an advisory and guidance for those who might have recently travelled to China, which is the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus.

The government said those who have recently travelled to China or had possible contact with nCoV infected person are highly advised to stay in home isolation for 14 days after the return, avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu like symptoms and cover their nose and mouth while coughing and sneezing.

The ministry asked people to use 24×7 helpline (011-23978046) for queries related to respiratory infection.

Sanjeeva Kumar, Special Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, chaired a video conference with health secretaries of states with 21 identified airports along with the Airport Health Organization Officers (APHOs).

He reviewed their preparedness for prevention and management of coronavirus. Rajiv Garg, DGHS and senior officials from Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and NCDC were also present during the video conference.

Sanjeeva Kumar said pro-active preventive measures are to be taken by creating awareness among the people through local media. Adequate in-flight announcements need to be undertaken to make passengers aware about the symptoms and equipping them to “Help you to help us”.

PM pays tribute to Mahatma

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narenda Modi today paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. The father of the nation will continue to inspire people to build a strong, capable and prosperous country, he said.

“I salute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his Martyrdom Day. The Personality, Ideas and Ideals of the Mahatma shall continue to inspire us to build a strong, able and prosperous New India,” he said.

President Ram Nath Kovind, along with other senior leaders also paid tributes to Mahatma on his 72nd death anniversary.

Every year, January 30 is observed as Mahatma Gandhi’s Martyrdom day.This year, India is observing the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Nathuram Godse assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on the evening of January 30,1948.

HAL gears-up for dazzling display at DefExpo 2020

The HAL will display the models of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Do-228 and Hawk.

New Delhi (NVI): Bengaluru-based defence aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which has taken the lead role in organising the 11th biennial edition of DefExpo-2020, is planning to showcase its prowess in defence and aerospace. DefExpo-2020 is being held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, from February 5 to 9, 2020, and HAL is the lead co-ordinator along with Ministry of Defence (MoD) in organising the event.

Besides providing huge logistical support, HAL is expected to showcase its prowess in defence and aerospace around the theme ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’.

“HAL is instrumental in organizing major defence expos in the last couple of years including this edition of DefExpo 2020.  HAL’s indigenously designed and developed fixed and rotary wing platforms will steal the show,” R Madhavan, CMD, HAL, said.

The HAL will display the models of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Do-228 and Hawk at its indoor Stall (R-46, Hall 5).

Some of the avionics, accessories, assemblies, products such as Indigenous Digital Map Generator (i-DMG), Engine & Flight Display Unit, Gas Turbine Electrical Generator (GTEG)-60, Air Producer Engine, Glass Cockpit for Do-228, Automatic  Target Recognition (ATR), Digital Sand Rapid Prototyping Technology etc. will be put up for display. An upgraded Sukhoi-30 MKI cockpit simulator will be an added attraction at the HAL stall.

The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) will be showcased at the outdoor static display area and ALH Mk IV Rudra, LCH, LUH, Do-228 civil, LCA Tejas will dazzle in flying display.

During the course of DefExpo 2020, HAL plans to hold MoU signing programme, meetings with foreign delegations, seminars and conferences on diverse aerospace topic.

Mercury dips as Delhi witness cold weather due to rains

New Delhi (NVI): The National Capital witnessed further chill in weather today as the minimum temperature dropped to 8.0 degrees Celsius from 10.2 degrees recorded yesterday.
The maximum temperature today is expected to be around 21.0 degrees celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weatherman stated that the temperature is expected to dip further over the next few days.
Meanwhile, the overall air quality in the national capital today remained in the “moderate” category.
According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR),the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at  125 which falls in the  “moderate” category.

Ayurveda, Homeopathy may help in preventing coronavirus: AYUSH

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New Delhi (NVI): The Ayush ministry today recommended use of Ayurveda, Homoeopathy and Unani medicines as possible protection against coronavirus infection.

The Ayush ministry, in a statement, clarified that the recommendation was only an advisory and it was not claiming the same to be a treatment advice for the coronavirus infection.

The traditional healthcare system of the country provides lifestyle advocacies to boost immunity which helps the prevention of various kinds of infectious diseases.

The advisory has recommended that homeopathy medicine Arsenicum album 30 could be taken as prophylactic medicine against possible coronavirus infections, which has also been advised for prevention of ILI.

It has recommended one dose of Arsenicum album 30, daily in empty stomach for three days. The dose should be repeated after one month by following the same schedule in case, coronavirus infections prevail in the community.

It also suggested some Ayurvedic medicines, Unani decoctions and home remedies, saying these can be useful in the symptomatic management of nCoV infections.

The advisory suggests maintenance of personal hygiene by washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, drink shadang paniya (Musta, Parpat, Usheer, Chandan, Udeechya & Nagar) processed water (10 gm powder boiled in 1-liter water, until it reduces to half).

It further suggested avoiding touching of eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, avoiding close contact with people who are sick and to stay home when sick.

It has also advised covering face while coughing or sneezing and preferably using an N95 mask while traveling or working in public places to avoid droplet transmissions.

“If you suspect Corona Viral infection, wear a mask and contact your nearest hospital immediately,” it said.

It has also recommended prophylactic measures and immunomodulatory drugs as per the Ayurvedic practices.

Beating retreat ceremony held

New Delhi (NVI): The Beating Retreat ceremony, which marks the culmination of four-day-long Republic day celebrations, took place today amidst traditional grandeur at Delhi’s Vijay Chowk.

‘Beating Retreat’ marks a centuries-old military tradition, when the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield and returned to the camps at sunset at the sounding of the Retreat.

The Beating Retreat ceremony is organised every year on January 29 at Raisina Hills and includes performances by the bands of the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force.

Personnel of bands of three wings of armed forces display synchronised march to the tunes played.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and several other dignitaries attended the ceremony held today.

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