Month: July 2023

PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION OF NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY ODISHA

Manish Kumar

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the convocation of National Law University Odisha at Cuttack today (July 26, 2023). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s freedom struggle was led by qualified lawyers. It shows that a large number of lawyers from those generations were filled with the spirit of sacrifice for the nation. Remembering Utkal Gaurav Madhusudan Das, popularly referred to as Madhu-Barrister, she said that his birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Lawyers Day’ in Odisha. She said that for the people of Odisha, ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ and ‘Madhu-Barrister’ are…

India sees spike in Conjunctivitis or ‘pink eyes’, read out symptoms, precautions, and treatment

Manish Kumar

Amid the monsoon season in India, several cities like Delhi-NCR, Kolkata, Vadodara, and Arunachal Pradesh are experiencing a rise in Conjunctivitis or Pink eye cases. Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Pink Eye, is an infection or inflammation of the transparent membrane that covers the eyelid and eyeball. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or by allergies. Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj told, “These cases are coming up due to humidity in the air. Our hospitals are on alert, especially related to cases of conjunctivitis, fungal infections, and vector-borne diseases.” In Delhi,…

Russian delegation in North Korea, visit will help strengthen ties and will be a milestone in the development of cooperation: Russia

Manish Kumar

Amid tensions over the detainment of an American soldier in North Korea, a Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang.  Moscow and Pyongyang have been long-time allies after the former lent support to North Korea during the Korean War.  Pyongyang has fired several ballistic missiles into its eastern sea in weapons testing.  The issue has been further complicated after US Soldier Private Travis King illegally entered North Korea last week and was detained.   North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, South…

Army schools, students across the country on target of ISI, getting calls; asked to join ISI

Manish Kumar

Pakistan now targeting students in India, including those of Army Public Schools  Students are getting calls and WhatsApp messages from Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), luring them to join particular social media groups and share sensitive information.  Some individuals pose as school teachers and target students by asking them to join “new class groups” and sending them one-time passwords.  In the call from Pakistan, the students are allegedly being asked to join ISI.  Army officials have also been working closely with school authorities to promote awareness and take cautious measures to…

China’s foreign minister’s removal and reappointment of Wang Yi sparks speculation

Manish Kumar

Speculation about Qin Gang remained rampant, a day after he was removed as China’s foreign minister just seven months into the job. No reason was given for Mr. Qin’s removal, which was announced after an emergency meeting. His predecessor Wang Yi has been reappointed to the post. China’s decision to reappoint its top diplomat Wang Yi as foreign minister one month after former rising star Qin Gang disappeared from public view means Washington will be dealing with a familiar face in its bid to steady relations with its main strategic…

Deve Gowda ruled out the possibility of an alliance with the BJP for 2024, ending week-long speculations

Manish Kumar

Janata Dal (Secular) national president HD Deve Gowda ruled out the possibility of forming any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.  Gowda’s statement comes at a time when his own son, former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, has been dropping hints of a possible alliance between the JD(S) and the BJP.  The JD(S) received the biggest drubbing in this year’s assembly elections, winning just 19 seats as against 37 in 2018.  Political analysts point out that the JD(S) and BJP have shared a…

Opposition Alliance INDIA Seek No Trust Vote Against Centre Amid Manipur Impasse

Manish Kumar

The newly formed INDIA opposition alliance has filed no-confidence motions against the Narendra Modi-led government in Lok Sabha.  Even though the opposition parties do not have the numbers to win a floor test, they argue that they will win the battle of perception by cornering the government on the Manipur issue in the Parliament.  In the 543-member Lok Sabha, the ruling NDA currently has a strength of 331. The Opposition ‘I.N.D.I.A’  alliance has 144 members in the house.  The no-confidence motion will only be held if it is backed by…

Google’s Indian-Origin Director of News Laid Off After 13 Years: ”I am leaving Google as part of the #googlelayoffs”

Manish Kumar

Google recently laid off its director of News Ecosystem Development who worked for the company for 13 years.  Madhav Chinnappa, the Indian-origin news executive, who is based in London took to LinkedIn to announce the update ”I am leaving Google as part of the #googlelayoffs”.  He said that he is in the “privileged position” of being able to have some time to figure out his next move.  I am proud of what I have been able to achieve during my almost 13 years at Google,’ he wrote on LinkedIn.  According…

Department of Consumer Affairs organizes a brainstorming session on Virtual Digital Assets

Manish Kumar

The Department of Consumer Affairs organized brainstorming session on Virtual Digital assets, Web3 Sector and Consumers here today to have a constructive dialogue between the DoCA and stakeholders to dive deep into the Web3 ecosystem and to ensure end-to-end protection for users and various stakeholders. While welcoming the participants, the Secretary DoCA Shri Rohit Kumar Singh said that the issues that many countries are facing in the online transaction on the Web2 will become more complex in the metaverse or Web3. The enforcement of laws and regulation is difficult in…

Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurates three Flight Training Academies in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Manish Kumar

Soon to begin direct flight between Khajuraho and Varanasi : Scindia   The two academies are fixed-wing FTOs, and one is a helicopter FTO. With this development, the number of FTOs in Madhya Pradesh will increase to six.   Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated three Flight Training Organizations (FTO) today in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. With the opening of three FTOs in Khajuraho, the total number of FTOs in Madhya Pradesh will be six, three at Khajuraho, one at Indore, one at Sagar, and one at…