Author: Abhinand S Karun

Image Credits : NDTV. Com Union Minister for Road Transport and Motor Vehicles Nitin Gadkari addresses an event organized after the completion of 9 years of the Modi government’s tenure in Nagpur on Saturday, June 17, 2024. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed his displeasure over the Karnataka government’s decision to revise school textbooks in the state. He criticised the removal of chapters as “unfortunate”. Gadkari shared his views at VD Savarkar’s book launch event. The Reforms Image credits : Outlook India The Karnataka government recently approved the revision of social studies and Kannada textbooks in…

image credits : Sky news On June 18, 2024, a devastating incident unfolded as an accidental fire engulfed a ferry off the coast of the Philippines. The tragedy took place during a routine journey, turning what was supposed to be a normal day of travel into a nightmare. The incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures and the need for immediate emergency response. The Incident Image credits : NDTV. Com The ill-fated ferry, Esperanza Star, carrying 65 passengers and 55 officers along with cargo, departed from Siquijor Island port in the Philippines, destined for the…

Image credits : South China Morning Post The definition of rape was expanded to include “consensual intercourse” instead of “violent intercourse”, bringing the meaning under Japanese law in line with that of other countries. The age of consent, previously only 13, was increased to 16. Critics say previous laws did not protect people forced to have sex or prevent them from reporting such attacks. They have also led to inconsistent judgments, prompting calls for change. The Japanese parliament on Thursday approved the new laws on Friday. They clearly outline eight scenarios in which it is difficult for the victim to…

Image credits : The Washington Post Republican and Democratic members of the US Congress introduced legislation on Thursday that would make it easier for Ukraine to finance its fight against Russian aggressors from seized and frozen Russian funds. More than 100 billion dollars were approved by the United States Congress for various measures to be used by Ukraine for its defence against Russia. It is possible to continue the level of assistance. The bill’s sponsors said their goal was to ensure that Moscow, not the American taxpayer, would pay for the damage caused by the attack. REPO Image credits :Le…

( Image credits : Moscow Times ) The diversion of aU.S.- constructed Air India jetliner to Russia with engine problems has thrust industry pressures surrounding Russian airspace into the limelight- just a day after the head of a major American carrier forecast a nearly identical Event. A global industry meeting ended on Tuesday with carriers at odds over the use of Russia as a vital crossing point in the global air transport network, with United Airlines(UAL.O) citing trade interests but India’s flag carrier defending it. A Russian retaliation ( Image credits : The BBC ) Many aviations enterprises have are…

( Image credits : Al Arabiya ) United States has just released a videotape of a Chinese boat pacing in what the United States Navy called” unsafe interaction ” in the Taiwan Strait. The incident shows a Chinese warship catching upto a United States destroyer. This incident of grave concern took place in a largely sensitive region. After the Shangri- La debacle the incident has further deteriorated relations between China and the United States. The hassle comes as both countries trade blame for not holding military discussions between the two over everything from trade and Taiwan to Russia’s imvasion of…

( Image credits : New Straits Times) All eyes are now on Singapore, where all preparations are now complete for the Asia security summit. It is expected that the summit will play a crucial role in easing the rising tensions in the Asia Pacific region and reducing the arms buildup. The Singapore International Defence Summit or the Shangri-La Dialogue would bring together the defence chiefs of many nations including from USA and China. The dialogue starts on Friday and rifts between the United States and China are evident even before it gets to the table. The Evident Friction ( Image…

( Image credits : NDTV.com ) The floodgates for a new war of words were opened when Indian National Congress Party’s leader Rahul Gandhi commented on the party’s alliance with the Indian Union Muslim League and credited the party as a secular forum. The comments were made when the Congress leader was asked about his party’s alliance and former coalition partner of the government in Kerala, the Indian Union Muslim League. The Venue ( Image credits : NDTV.Com ) During his visit to the United States of America, Mr Rahul Gandhi engaged with students, journalists and many other individuals. He…

( Image courtesy: Reuters) With all eyes on Southeast Asia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or North Korea is all set to launch its spy satellite. The hermit nation has notified that the launch would take place between the 31st of May and the 11th of June, in response the Japanese Ministry of Defence has put all of its ballistic missile defence systems on alert. The Nuclear nation of North Korea has claimed that they have completed their first military spy satellite and that Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea has approved the final preparations for the…

Even with the nationwide attempts by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to build an alliance against the NCT of Delhi ordinance 2024, the stand of the Congress party is yet to be defined. ( Image Courtesy : India Today ) With the new Ordinance of the central government regarding Delhi on the horizon, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is on a stroll to garner support and form an alliance against it. However the Grand Old Party of India, still has a mixed attitude on the issue, while its state factions in Punjab and Delhi are against the idea. Delegates of the…