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The United States of America and Singapore have shook hands on a Civil Nuclear Cooperation Pact, which is generally known as the “123 Agreement.” USA’s 123 Agreement Section 123 of the U.S. Atomic Energy Act of 1954, provides the framework for peaceful nuclear cooperation between global countries. This pact allows the USA to export nuclear technology and materials to Singapore under stringent regulations, ensuring that these resources are used exclusively for non-military purposes. For Singapore, a nation majorly invested in securing its future in energy and reducing carbon emissions, this agreement provides access to advanced nuclear technology and expertise. It…

Wayanad in Kerala is facing a devastating landslide leaving the area struck with deadly consequences, taking away more than 106 lives and leaving the community demolished with immense loss. The disaster took place in the initial hours of July 28 and situated in one of the most serene but vulnerable regions of the Southern India. Wayanad in crisis The landslide, currently to be seen as one of the worst in recent memory for the regions of Meppadi, has led to the loss of at least 106 lives, with several others injured and missing. Rescue operations have been hampered by continuous…

Venezuela, a nation troubled by acute political and economic instability for several years, has recently witnessed a surge in protests aggravated by the controversial presidential elections. Venezuela’s downfall of 25 years In recent months, Venezuela has been has been witnessing fluctuating ups and downs when it comes to citizens’ response to the legitimacy of the work done by the contemporary government in the country. The elections, held amid severe economic hardships and a polarized political landscape, have been looked upon by allegations of fraud, voter suppression, and inappropriate basis to information. Critics argue that the government, led by President Nicolás…

The only opp. CM attending NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, Mamta Banerjee, claims to have been shut down by turning off her microphone amid the speech, but is declared to be a pure rumour by NITI Aayog’s CEO and PIB. Mamta walks out of the meeting The NITI Aayog’s 9th Governing Council Meet led by PM Narendra Modi was held on 27th July, Saturday in New Delhi. All the states’ CMs, all Lt. Governors of all UTs and few Union Ministers as well. In Opposition’s scenario, most of the Opp.-majority holders of different states declared absolute boycott on the…

Celebrated shooter Abhinav Bindra was in Paris for Olympics Opening Ceremony Torch Relay held on Wednesday. Abhinav Bindra at his peak The Uttarakhand born boy, was the youngest participant at the Commonwealth Games 1998 at the age of 15 years. He has won around 150 medals in his mind-blowing career of 22 years. The shooter has won 12 medals in his Olympics career, with 6 gold medals, 3 silver and 3 bronze. His last Olympic award was the gold at Beijing 2008 in men’s 10m air rifle. He has dedicated his life to shooting as his mainstream goal, but now,…

The Ex-PM of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has called for protests carried by the members of his party, Pakistan Tareek-e-Insaf (PTI) to release the detained party leaders. Arrest of Imraan and the Leaders The Ex-PM was arrested on 5th August, 2023 on the charges of Toshakhana corruption case filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan. Later, he was also accused of various other inter related scams and cases, as a result of which he has been behind the bars since then. Khan was granted bail long back, yet has been kept captive due to political instability. The Punjab Department Police raided…

After 5 years of claim for security instability in Libya, India is now assured to reopen its embassy in the North African country. The security unrest in Libya In April 2016, there was complete debar on citizens to travel to Libya due to social unrest and distress in terms of Indian community living as well as travelling there. Later, in September 2020, around 7 Indian origin workers were reported kidnapped while transporting from Benghazi to Tripoli and two years later, an Indian school administrator in Benghazi stood out to help evacuate the workers from the hostage site in Libya. With…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget of the fiscal year 2024-2025 in the Lower House having major focus on changes in personal taxation, infrastructural projects in states, youth employment and new taxation schemes for agricultural sector. Personal Taxation slabs to be tweaked The government has relaxed the income tax rate slabs in this fiscal year. They are as accord to 0% for Rs.3 lakh, 5% for income between Rs.3 lakh to Rs.6 lakh, 10% for income between Rs.6 lakh to Rs.12 lakh, 15% income for income between Rs.12 lakh to Rs.20 lakh and 25% for income above Rs.20…

Amid the Presidential Elections in the world’s biggest economy, Biden declares his exit from the polls corroborating the statements about him putting forth Kamala Harris instead for the post against Trump. Biden to step down, reasons found legitimate Joe Biden was to run for presidency polls of 2024 against former President Donald Trump, but has backed off as a result of jibing from both opposition as well as his own party people advising him to do so. The scenario was been publicly visible to the country people in the form of presidential debates held, his stutters at rallies and campaigns…

Amid the backlash received by the Yogi Gov’t regarding the Kanwar Yatra’s ‘Nameplate order’, Yoga guru Ramdev baba has commented in the favor of the order, says there’s no harm in doing it.. Yogi’s “Name Plate Order” Kanwar Yatra is to begin from 22nd July, Monday and conclude by 6th of August. This devotion filled trip is from Gangotri to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhand. On 15th July, Muzzafarnagar Police in UP ordered all the shops, eateries and general stores which are along the Kanwar Yatra route for better communication and for the convenience of the tourists. The order was…