Author: Dipanita Kulshrestha

In the light of an inordinate amount of Chinese goods entering the borders duty-free, two US Senators have called for restricting the flow of Chinese imports. Addressing President Joe Biden, the Senators called for an action akin to the one taken by India. In a letter, the senators stated that US manufacturers are unable to compete with low-cost competitors due to alleged forced labor and state subsidies in crucial sectors. Measures taken by the Indian Govt. The Indian Government executed a rather stringent ban on the purchase of Chinese Govt. via Chinese E-Commerce sites. The catalyst for this action came…

3 Criminal Laws to be replaced from 1st July It was announced on Saturday by the Government Of India, that the three criminal laws namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act will be enforced from 1st July 2024. The aforementioned laws are admitted in lieu of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act. This move strives to dismantle the criminal justice system erected during the colonial times. The demand for the same emerged in August 2023 in the form of a bill during the…

Raid at Satya Pal Malik’s House Jammu And Kashmir’s ex governor Satya Pal Malik’s Delhi home has been raided by the Central Bureau of Investigation. 29 other locations were met with the same fate, having been linked with the Kiru hydropower project corruption case. Allegations Surrounding the Kiru Hydropower Project The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir regarding suspected irregularities in the tendering process for civil works related to the Kiru Hydroelectric Project managed by the Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Limited (CVPPPL). Satya Pal Malik conveyed that he had been unwell for…

Farmer’s protest is marked with the detention of 80 farmers who were on their way from Manesar to Delhi by the Gurugram Police.

Surge in Developmental initiatives in Maldives As evident by the increasing pace of its projects in Maldives, India is not letting the sparks of tensions dotting the relations between the two countries impede its developmental initiatives in Maldives. The new fiscal year has witnessed an augmentation to the fund allocation for the said cause from 1.83 billion rupees in 2022-23 to 7.71 billion rupees this year.  Despite the countries’ diplomatic kinship facing a strained time, with the Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu ordering the purge of Indian troops from Maldives, India’s project initiatives in the country have seen a rather surge.…

PM Modi’s Remarks PM Narendra Modi, on Monday, said that the ancient indian idols are being repatriated from abroad and the country is also getting widespread foreign investment. Speaking of the sanctity of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, he declared the circle of times as moving forward and took pride in the glory of the Indian identity.  Speaking at a gathering following the inauguration of the Shri Kalki Dham temple in Uttar Pradesh, he highlighted the simultaneous development of pilgrimage sites alongside the advancement of high-tech infrastructure in cities. The programme was graced by the presence of a…

Challenging Mediation Efforts Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, expressed his concerns about the slow progress in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Despite remaining optimistic, he acknowledged the challenging nature of the talks, citing the divergence in positions between Israel and Hamas. The ongoing discussions, involving officials from the United States, Egypt, Israel, and Qatar, have yet to yield a deal for a pause in the Israeli attacks. Mediator’s Optimism Amidst Difficulties He urged all parties involved to continue working towards a peaceful resolution, stressing the importance of dialogue and compromise…

Russia’s Development of a new Space Weapon The White House on Saturday has confirmed that Russia is actively developing a new space weapon, thereby defying the International Outer Space Treaty which more than 130 countries including Russia signed. The US intelligence agents have intimated that the weapon is not operational as of now and is not exactly believed to be inimical to the safety of human beings and the earth.  John Kirby, the White House National Security Spokesman, asserted that Russia’s newest endeavor, while problematic, is not exactly equipped for the destruction of the planet. It is plausible that the…

The Farmers’ Protest 2.0 contributed to the headlines yet again by announcing a nationwide strike. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukat Kisna collectively declared Bharat bandh on 16th February. The move aims to strongly delineate their demands for the implementation of Minimum Support Price laws and other agricultural reforms. Farmer unions have instigated all the like minded organizations to join hands and present their demands in front of the center to further drive home the point that they have been trying to make since the first farmers protest in 2020. The stoppage of the normal flow of traffic has been…

Modi’s Grand Welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi is adorned with a warm welcome and a special display at the one and only Burj Khalifa. He received a warm welcome from Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Prior to being present at the World Summit, Modi was welcomed by the gracious words- “ Guest Of Honour The Republic of India”. During his two-day visit to the Arab nation, Prime Minister Modi embarked on a significant trip to inaugurate Abu Dhabi’s first major BAPS Hindu temple. Upon his arrival on Tuesday, he was…