Day: November 13, 2024

Supreme Court Issues Landmark Guidelines to Prevent Arbitrary Demolitions Across India

Manish Kumar

Addressing Arbitrary Demolitions The Supreme Court of India recently issued a significant judgment aiming to curb illegal demolitions of private properties carried out by state authorities, especially when tied to accusations of criminal conduct by the tenants or owners. Responding to petitions that included cases from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi, the Court’s guidelines seek to prevent demolitions based solely on allegations, reinforcing the fundamental rights to shelter and due process under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. These protections highlight the presumption of innocence and underscore that even those…

Google’s $1 Million Grant to Karya: Transforming AI Access for India’s Low-Income Communities

Manish Kumar

Expanding AI Accessibility for Social Good In a major step toward democratizing access to artificial intelligence (AI) in India, Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, has awarded a $1 million grant to the Indian non-profit organization Karya. Known for its work with marginalized communities, Karya will use this funding to connect low-income individuals with paid digital tasks through AI-driven tools. The grant is part of Google’s broader mission to make AI an inclusive tool for learning and income generation. The announcement aligns with Google’s ongoing initiatives to prepare India’s workforce…

Heightened Security in Ayodhya: Indian Agencies Respond to Threats Against Ram Mandir

Manish Kumar

Threat to Ayodhya’s Sacred Temple In response to a recent video threat from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), security has been intensified in the historic and religiously significant city of Ayodhya. Pannun, known for his pro-Khalistan separatist advocacy, reportedly recorded a message in Brampton, Canada, warning of violent actions targeting Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and other Hindu temples on November 16-17. The threat coincides with the sacred ‘Ram Vivah’ festival, an important religious event attended by thousands, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi…

Trump 2.0: Elon Musk and Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy Appointed to Lead U.S. Bureaucratic Overhaul

Manish Kumar

Trump’s Vision for Government Efficiency In a bold move to transform American governance, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has announced tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will spearhead a revolutionary initiative to streamline the federal bureaucracy. Tasked with heading the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk and Ramaswamy are expected to radically reshape government operations, cutting excess spending, and reducing bureaucratic red tape. Trump’s pledge to create a more accountable and efficient government now finds two formidable champions in Musk and Ramaswamy—figures celebrated for their private-sector…

Is Bangladesh Headed for an Economic Crisis Similar to the Maldives? Analyzing Its Path Forward with India’s Potential Support

Manish Kumar

Bangladesh, a once-strong South Asian economy, faces a spiralling crisis characterized by political turmoil, inflation, high debt, and a crumbling currency. With interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus at the helm following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh now contends with a faltering textile industry, dwindling foreign reserves, and severe natural disasters. This confluence of challenges raises pressing questions: Could Bangladesh’s crisis mirror the Maldives’ recent economic woes? And if so, could India step in to assist? Political Instability and Economic Consequences The trouble for Bangladesh began with student-led protests across…

BIG Role for Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk in Prospective Trump Administration Revamp

Manish Kumar

Elon Musk gave millions of dollars to support Donald Trump’s US presidential campaign and made public appearances with him. Keeping his promise that he would offer Elon Musk a role in his administration promoting government efficiency, US president-designate announced that the world’s richest person would lead US ‘government Efficiency’ Department. US President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Musk and Ramaswamy “will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations,…

Death Threat Shocks Actor Akshara Singh as Caller Demands Rs 50 Lakh

Manish Kumar

Bhojpuri star Akshara Singh has been threatened with death over a phone call. The caller has demanded Rs 50 lakh as ransom. This is a breaking news, so stay tuned to this space for more details. Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh is the latest entrant in the list of celebrities receiving death threat calls. She has been threatened over a phone call and the caller has demanded Rs 50 lakh as ransom. The caller has threatened to kill her if money is not given by the actor. Akshara has lodged an…

Air Quality Crisis: Smog Engulfs Delhi-NCR as AQI Hits ‘Very Poor’ 399 in Multiple Areas

Manish Kumar

A layer of smog covered the national capital on Wednesday morning and the air quality was recorded in the “very poor” category. A layer of smog engulfs the area surrounding Rail Bhawan area as the Air Quality Index (AQI) across Delhi continues to be in ‘Very Poor’ category in several areas as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in Delhi-NCR region. With the onset of winter, people of Delhi-NCR region woke up to a foggy morning on Wednesday. The visibility also dropped to 100 meters. What is AQI level?…

Bypolls Heat Up as Voting Opens for 31 Seats; Priyanka Gandhi’s Wayanad Debut in Focus

Manish Kumar

The bypoll elections underway in 31 assembly seats across ten states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala have attracted significant attention. These bypolls, set for November 23, are largely a result of vacancies created when sitting MLAs contested and won Lok Sabha seats or due to the passing of representatives in some constituencies.   In Kerala, Wayanad’s bypoll is particularly notable, as Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut, vying to retain the seat for Congress and build on Rahul Gandhi’s previous wins. She…