On October 13, 2024, Punjab witnessed a mass demonstration of disagreement as farmers blocked the streets and railway tracks, asserting their need for the timely purchase of their paddy crop. The protest was planned by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), and attracted the attention of large crowds in several cities, including Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Hoshiarpur, where roads and railway lines were obstructed for hours. This protest sheds light on a common issue during the kharif season, where delays in government-led procurement leave farmers frustrated and financially burdened. The Context of the Protest From October to March, the months are owned…
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Day 1: Arrival and AIIMS Raipur Convocation President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Raipur on October 25, 2024. Her first official engagement is at AIIMS Raipur, where she will grace the second convocation ceremony. This event highlights the institution’s role in shaping future medical professionals, and her presence emphasizes the government’s focus on healthcare education and its importance to the nation. NIT Raipur Convocation Ceremony Following the AIIMS convocation, the President will attend the 14th convocation ceremony at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur. NIT Raipur has a reputation for excellence in technical education, and this event is an…
On 23rd of October, 2024, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange warning for the Eastern-coast of India. The pressure dip at the Bay of Bengal has taken a form of Cyclone , namely being called “Dana”. IMD, following the development of the cyclone, issued warning on 24th October, 2024, for districts of Odisha such as Bhadrak, Balasore, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Jeypore, suggesting that rainfall and thunderstorm might occur at 6:40 pm today. The cyclone is expected to make it’s appearance in Bhitarkanika and Dhamra between 24th and 25th of October. INDIAN METEROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has…
India and China Reach Agreement on LAC Patrolling in Eastern Ladakh India and China have come to a critical consent to continue watching along the Line of Genuine Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, after following long stretches of tense conversations of two years. On October 21, 2024, External Affair Minister S. Jaishankar made the declaration, which showed signs of progress in finishing the stalemate that has existed starting around 2020. The understanding revolves around two critical areas of concern, Demchok and Depsang, where tensions had extended after China’s 2020 mobilized force exercises. From there on, support zones have been spread…
