Recruited as a soldier through the Agneepath scheme, Operator Gawate Akshay Laxman has tragically become the first Agniveer to make the ultimate sacrifice for our nation during a military operation. In a tweet by ANI on the X platform (formerly Twitter), the somber announcement was made, stating, “Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman has become the very first Agniveer to lay down his life while on duty. He was deployed to serve in one of the world’s most challenging battlegrounds, the Siachen Glacier.” The Fire and Fury Corps, a military unit based in Leh and part of the Indian Army, extended…
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Jashmita.tanwar
Jashmita Tanwar is a final year student at Mount Carmel College, pursuing a dual degree in journalism and political science. Her academic journey has been marked by a deep-seated passion for storytelling and a keen interest in political intricacies. Excelling in journalism, she has developed strong reporting and writing skills, while her political science studies have delved into complex systems, international relations, and public policy. Jashmita's commitment extends beyond the classroom; she actively contributes to college publications and engages in political discussion groups. With a focus on a future career in journalism and political analysis, she is set to make a significant impact. Her dedication to studies, coupled with her storytelling prowess and political insight, ensures a promising and influential path ahead in media and politics.
United Nations (U.N.) inspectors recently conducted sampling operations at a fish market near the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This action followed the release of wastewater from the damaged facility in August. The situation has caused international tensions, with China and Russia imposing bans on Japanese seafood imports due to concerns over the safety of the water. Japan maintains that the water is safe, a stance that has been supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) thus far. The backstory to this issue is rooted in the catastrophic events of 2011 when a massive tsunami led to the meltdown of…
Tiger Shroff is gearing up for another exciting mission in the world of Bollywood. On a recent Thursday, renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty made a thrilling announcement, introducing the latest addition to his ever-expanding cinematic cop universe – the talented actor, Tiger Shroff. Tiger has officially joined the ensemble cast of Shetty’s highly-anticipated project, “Singham Again.” This film marks the third installment in the blockbuster cop franchise, famously headlined by the legendary actor, Ajay Devgn. Notably, this announcement comes shortly after the revelation that the acclaimed Deepika Padukone has also boarded the project, portraying the role of a police officer. Taking…
In a recent development, a special court in New Delhi has issued a stay on the summons that were issued against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain. This summons arose from a complaint filed by a woman who alleged rape and criminal intimidation by Hussain. Special judge M K Nagpal issued the stay order in response to a revision petition filed by Hussain, challenging the original order from the magisterial court, which had directed him to appear before it on October 20. The special judge’s order, dated October 17, not only stayed the summons but also issued a…
Chinese technology giant Baidu has recently unveiled its latest iteration of the Ernie language model, Ernie 4.0. During the Baidu World 2023 conference held in Beijing, CEO and co-founder Robin Li Yanhong showcased Ernie 4.0, touting its capabilities as being on par with OpenAI’s benchmark AI model, GPT-4. Ernie 4.0’s presentation included a live demonstration of its enhanced features, such as creating advertising materials, performing basic mathematical calculations, and even generating a martial arts-themed novel in real-time. According to Li, Ernie 4.0 has undergone significant updates across multiple dimensions, including understanding, prompting, reasoning, and memorization. He confidently claimed that Ernie…
The Health and Family Welfare Ministry issued two official statements last Wednesday, announcing that the Union government has lifted the suspension of K.S. James, the director of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), has also approved his resignation. On October 11, the government swiftly lifted the suspension order of K.S. James, the director of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), and simultaneously accepted his resignation, citing personal reasons. This decision came after the Health and Family Welfare Ministry had originally suspended him on July 28, with immediate effect. The resignation was specified to take effect either upon the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a bright day in New Delhi, inaugurated the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20), a significant event hosted by the Parliament within the larger framework of India’s G20 Presidency. With this gathering of global parliamentary leaders, Modi likened the occasion to a “mahakumbh” of parliamentary practices from around the world, extending a warm welcome on behalf of India’s vast and diverse population of 140 crore individuals. In his address to the assembled delegates, Prime Minister Modi underscored the pivotal role that parliaments play as arenas for debate and deliberation. He also took pride in India’s…
Effective collaboration among the BRICS nations, aimed at striking a delicate balance between the promotion of sustainability and healthy competition, is of utmost importance in addressing the intricate challenges of our time. These sentiments were echoed by the chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Ashok Bhushan, during his address on October 12th. Chairing the eighth BRICS International Competition Conference in the national capital, Bhushan underscored the significance of fostering an environment of free and equitable competition within the marketplace. He also emphasized the need for robust mechanisms to regulate digital markets, recognizing the unique challenges posed by…
October 11, MOSCOW – Vladimir Putin is scheduled to go to Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, according to the country’s presidential office. This will be the Russian president’s first known overseas trip since an arrest warrant was issued by the International Criminal Court. Putin is believed to have left Russia since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him in March on suspicion of forcibly transferring groups of children from Ukraine. Since the beginning of Russia’s encroachment of Ukraine in early 2022, Putin has traveled abroad only infrequently. These accusations are refuted by the Kremlin. “On October 12, 2023,…
Right after taking office in 2014, he worked for five years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s private secretary. According to his contemporaries, he has had a “big” role in determining India’s foreign policy toward Israel and has maintained a thoughtful and sensitive stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Meet Sanjeev Kumar Singla, an IFS officer from the 1997 class who today serves as ambassador for India in Israel, overseeing 18,000 Indian professionals, students, and 85,000 Jews of Indian ancestry. Since he previously served in Israel, Singla is regarded among his colleagues as an “expert on Israel” and other West Asian nations.…