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The FIR, a copy of which ThePrint has accessed, states that “it is further learnt that big Chinese Telecom companies like Xiaomi, Vivo, etc. incorporated thousands of shell companies in India in violation of PMLA/FEMA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act/Foreign Exchange Management Act) for illegally infusing foreign funds in India in furtherance of this conspiracy.”

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Scientists and government authorities were in the process of installing an early warning system for potential glacial floods at a Himalayan Lake in northeast India when it breached its banks this week, resulting in tragic consequences.

Sikkim, characterised by its rugged terrain, plunged into chaos as floods triggered by heavy rainfall and an avalanche claimed at least 18 lives.

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Scientists and government authorities were in the process of installing an early warning system for potential glacial floods at a Himalayan Lake in northeast India when it breached its banks this week, resulting in tragic consequences.

Sikkim, characterised by its rugged terrain, plunged into chaos as floods triggered by heavy rainfall and an avalanche claimed at least 18 lives.

Sikkim's Lhonak lake had a half-built warning system for glacial floods comes via ChinaTechNews.com.

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