Author: Abhishek Riyal

China has recently shown its dissent regarding the inclusion of the adage “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” on the official documents released by New Delhi. It is observed that China disapproves of the use of the Sanskrit phrase in the earlier G20 Energy Ministers’ Outcome document and Chair’s Summary on Energy Transitions, and several other G20 documents. The reason China opposes the use of the phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” is due to its roots in the Sanskrit language. China held that India cannot use this term due to its unrecognized status in the United Nations. There are only six official languages upheld by this…

This Tuesday, China’s Cyberspace Regulator issued a notice regarding the safety management of facial recognition technology in the nation. The rules are drafted and notified to the general public to get their opinion regarding the mentioned policy. “The following provision is formulated to protect the rights and interests of personal information and other personal and property rights and to safeguard social order and public security in accordance with the Law of the People’s Republic of China,” the National Internet Information Office stated. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has underscored that the use of facial recognition technology should be done…

On this Sunday, the Delhi Government officially launched a new portal for their internship programme to mark the 4th edition of the Van Mahotsav Ceremony held at the Polo Ground of Delhi University. Inaugurated by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai, this initiative was organized to engage young environmental enthusiasts to contribute to the social cause of ecology and wildlife. The interested students can apply for this internship on the website, internship.eforest.delhi.gov.in, under the Department of Forest and Wildlife. Through this platform, students will be able to understand the intricacies of forest and wildlife issues. Also, they will be able to…

From the formation day of Pakistan until now, there’s not been a single Prime Minister in the country who has completed their five-year term tenure. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sentenced to three years in jail on August 5, 2024, for the Toshakhana case. The chief and founder of the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party were arrested on charges of concealing illicit gains by selling state gifts from the Toshakhana. The Toshakhana is a government department of the Cabinet Division whose main purpose is to store the gifts received by government and public functionaries from the heads of other governments and…

In the wake of pernicious climate change, many countries are set to reduce their harmful effects on the environment by creating a global chain of accountability and cooperation. However, despite these steps, there is no telling the future of Tuvalu, an island nation lying in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of nine islands, which is currently facing a perilous situation. Tuvalu, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, has only seen the arrival of 3700 tourists in 2024, giving it the title of the world’s least-visited nation. Formerly known as the Ellice Islands, Tuvalu remains untouched by the large…

On the occasion of the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Rajnath Singh commemorated the auspicious event by paying homage to all those martyrs who lost their lives protecting the nation. To observe this ceremony, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke at the Kargil War Memorial in the town of Dras near Kargil city, Ladakh, to emphasize the government’s conviction in safeguarding the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of the nation. “I salute those brave sons who sacrificed everything for the protection of the motherland, who put their nation first and did not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for it,” the Defence Minister said.…

On the occasion of the 4th Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group Meeting (ECSWG) and Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, will play the role of host from July 26 to 28, in which ministers across the nation will participate to discuss and finalize the outcome documents. On Tuesday, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Richa Sharma, briefed the media on the following three-day event by highlighting the leading role of India in discussions of issues spanning across various sectors under the G20 presidency. Timeline of G20 WG Meetings India assumed the G20…

In a perilous state of affairs, Israel has now seen a tumultuous shift in its political climate. On this Monday, Israel’s parliament successfully passed the disputed bill (now law) for a judicial overhaul, which constrains the power of the Supreme Court. In a fraught session, the following bill was ratified by 64-to-0 votes after clearing all three required measures for the bill to become law. In reaction to this, the opposition deserted the parliament and called it a ‘shameful’ decision. The following enactment has drawn sharp criticism from critics and brought the nation into a turmoil of protests. While many…

The war between Russia and Ukraine is escalating into a destructive pandemonium as the casualties increase and the destruction of historical landmarks increases. The recent attack on Odesa, a Ukrainian port city, by a Russian missile has damaged the Transfiguration Cathedral, an orthodox church more than 200 years old. It has been reported by the officials that the strikes have resulted in the death of one person and injured 22 others, including four children. “At least 44 buildings were damaged, 25 of which are architectural monuments,” Oleh Kiper, governor of Odesa, said on the Telegram Messaging app. “This is another…

CBSE has recently disseminated a circular on its official website, emphasizing multilingual education and the use of the local language as a medium of instruction in the schools affiliated with CBSE. Written by Dr. Joseph Emmanuel, Director (Academics), CBSE, he asserted that “Multilingual education has been widely recognized as a valuable approach to fostering linguistic diversity, cultural understanding, and academic success among students.” Referring to the National Education Policy, 2020, in particular to paragraph 4.12, which states the cognitive benefits of multilingualism on young learners, he highlighted the fact that exposure to different languages from the foundational stage, with a…