Truce between Israel and Hamas? US president Joe Biden is reportedly striving to broker a ceasefire agreement in the face of the Israel- Gaza war. In a meeting with Jordan’s king Abdullah II, it was said that the cardinal structure of the agreement has been erected, however there are certain ‘gaps’ that need to be filled. This deliberation made it into the headlines because of the impending Israeli ground offensive in Rafah. Biden vows to make sure that the agreement is brought to fruition and claims of at least a 6 week pause in the fighting. The proposed agreement aims…
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Imposition of Article 144 and Border Security The “Delhi Chalo” march engineered to be set on 13th February is met by pre-emptive measures taken by the Delhi Police in form of the imposition of Article 144 in north-east Delhi. As the said date looms ahead, so does the threat of unrest and agitation. Delhi’s borders at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri have also witnessed the exacerbated security. Consequently large gatherings are a no-go till March 11. Demands for MSP and Originating Grievances Farmers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are expected to make their impending walk into the city. The reason…
Historic Inauguration of Hindu Mandir by Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reported to be the one inaugurating the first ever hindu mandir in Abu Dhabi on 14th February 2024. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, he is set to leave for a two day trip, from 13th to 14th February. The spirit of hinduism will be in full swing as he will also be delivering his words to the indian community residing in UAE. Apart from that, he will also be conversing with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The deliberations will encapsulate talks of strengthening…
Escalating Accusations and Counterclaims On Thursday, the spokesperson of the Ministry Of External Affairs (MEA)- Randhir Jaiswal made a statement rejecting the previous allegations made by the Canadian Government about India interfering in their electoral processes. Jaiswal turned the tables, instead claiming that it was Canada that meddled with the internal affairs of India. The ordeal marks a significant impression on the already tense relations between the two countries. The top foreign intelligence agency of Canada pointed fingers at India, alleging it for tampering with the elections and dubbed it as a “foreign interference threat”. The report curated by the…
Iran’s Visa-free stay initiative for Indian Tourists The Government Of Islamic Republic of Iran on 6th February 2024 made a monumental announcement pertaining to Indians visiting Iran. The said announcement has obliterated visa requirements for Indians tourists provided the visit must not exceed the duration of 15 days. This implies that Indian citizens will be welcomed with just an ordinary passport, once every 6 months. The order, according to the Iran Embassy, is said to be applicable from 4th February 2024. The visa-waiver is only pertinent to Indians traveling through the air border with the purpose of tourism. Conditions And…
Introduction President Joe Biden has threatened to veto a proposed bill endorsed by the House Of Representatives pertaining to providing an aid package singularly to Israel. The legislation currently being considered in the House proposes allocating $17.6 billion specifically to Israel. This funding would be distinct and separate from other national security issues, such as those concerning Ukraine and border security along the U.S. border. By separating the funds, the legislation aims to address Israel’s aid needs as a standalone issue, rather than amalgamating it with other geopolitical concerns. Ratifying the bill, according to the administration, would be endorsing a…
Introduction Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently claimed his contemplation over the replacement of several senior officials of the Country’s armed forces. In one particular interview with Italian TV, he stressed upon the need to dismantle the current leadership system, setting into motion a complete reset of the direction of the country’s leadership. Credit- Wikipedia Tensions Between Zelenskiy and Zaluzhnyi The statement was released amidst speculations that Zelenskiy had been looking to fire the commander in chief of the armed forces- Valerii Zaluzhnyi. The two have been known to disagree on their strategies to make progress in the Russia-Ukraine War. The…
