Month: July 2024

Mystery of the Missing Treasure: Was the Puri Jagannath Temple Looted?

Manish Kumar

Opening the Ratna Bhandar After 46 Years The Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of Odisha’s iconic Jagannath Temple in Puri, was recently opened after 46 years, sparking allegations of theft. Reports suggest that valuables may have been stolen, leading to an investigation. Suspicions of Theft A government-formed committee member, tasked with maintaining the inventory of the treasury, suspects that duplicate keys were used to steal from the Ratna Bhandar. This suspicion arose when committee members had to break three locks to access the treasury on July 14, as the duplicate keys…

Italy’s Strategic Shift: Realigning Economic Relations with China

Manish Kumar

A New Direction for Italy-China Relations Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s recent visit to China marked a pivotal moment in Italy’s foreign policy. Seeking to strengthen economic ties and cooperation, this visit underscored Italy’s departure from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and highlighted a desire for a more balanced trade relationship. Here are ten key points from her visit that illustrate how Italy is realigning its economic relations with China. Pursuing Balanced Trade Relations Prime Minister Meloni emphasized the need to rebalance trade between Italy and China. Currently, Italian…

Australia Warns Against Russia-North Korea Defense Pact

Manish Kumar

Australia Condemns the Pact Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, has labeled the recent defense deal between North Korea and Russia as “destabilizing” and “risky for the world.” She expressed these concerns during her visit to Panmunjom, the tense border village shared by North and South Korea. Details of the Pact In June, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual military assistance pact. This agreement stipulates that the two countries will support each other if either is attacked. The pact has raised alarms globally,…

Safety Violations at Delhi Coaching Centre Led to Tragic Deaths

Manish Kumar

3 IAS aspirants died after flooding at coaching institute’s basement Widespread student protests over negligence Only 67 of 583 Delhi coaching centres have fire safety certificates On Saturday evening, three students—Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Navin Dalwin from Kerala—tragically lost their lives due to flooding in the basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Rajinder Nagar, Delhi. Heavy rains inundated the basement, trapping the students and highlighting severe safety violations at the coaching center. This incident has sparked widespread protests from students and criticism of…

Tragedy in Wayanad: Landslides Claim 24 Lives, Hundreds Trapped

Manish Kumar

Heavy Rains Trigger Disaster In a tragic turn of events, Wayanad district in Kerala faced devastating landslides triggered by relentless heavy rains. Within a span of four hours, three massive landslides struck the hilly areas near Meppadi, resulting in the loss of at least 24 lives. Hundreds of residents are feared trapped, with roads swept away and connectivity severely disrupted. Rescue Operations in Full Swing Rescue operations have been launched on a large scale involving multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Kerala State Disaster Management…

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi Government: Calls Out Atmosphere of Fear and Monopoly

Manish Kumar

Targeting the Union Budget During the debate on the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Modi government. He focused on several contentious issues, including the plight of farmers and the Agniveer scheme. Gandhi employed the metaphor of ‘chakrav Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Modi Government: Calls Out Atmosphere of Fear and Monopoly Targeting the Union Budget During the debate on the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Modi…

Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Regional Cooperation: Jaishankar Meets Australian FM Wong in Tokyo

Manish Kumar

On Monday, July 29, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Tokyo to discuss various measures aimed at enhancing bilateral ties. Their conversation focused on critical areas such as security, trade, and education. Additionally, they explored ways to deepen practical cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which brings together leaders from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. Jaishankar expressed his optimism about the discussions in a post on X, stating, “A…

Putin Warns US on Missile Deployments in Germany

Manish Kumar

Russia warns United States over missiles in Germany Putin says Russia will deploy if plans are implemented Putin: United States risks Cold War-style crisis U.S. plans to deploy longer range missiles in Germany US Plans to Deploy Long-Range Missiles Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its plans to deploy long-range missiles in Germany by 2026. This move by Washington is aimed at demonstrating its commitment to NATO and European defense, as confirmed by both the US and Germany earlier this month. The deployment is…

Supreme Court Upholds Hemant Soren’s Bail: Key Reasons Behind the Decision

Manish Kumar

The Supreme Court recently upheld the Jharkhand High Court’s decision to grant bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case. The refusal to interfere with the high court’s ruling is based on a thorough examination of the case and the absence of compelling evidence against Soren. Here are the ten reasons why the Supreme Court supported the high court’s decision: Well-Reasoned High Court Order The Supreme Court noted that the Jharkhand High Court’s order was “very well-reasoned.” The high court meticulously analyzed the evidence and arguments presented…

Empress Wu: The Richest Woman in History

Manish Kumar

Surpassing Modern Billionaires When we think of the wealthiest individuals, names like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mukesh Ambani often come to mind. However, history presents a figure whose fortune eclipses them all: Empress Wu of China. Reigning during the Tang dynasty, Empress Wu holds the title of the world’s richest woman ever, with a net worth estimated at an astonishing USD 16 trillion. This amount far exceeds the combined wealth of today’s top billionaires, including Musk, Ambani, Bezos, Adani, and others. Empress Wu’s Unmatched Wealth Empress Wu’s immense fortune…