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PM Modi stressed that it is imperative to remember June 25, the dark day when the Emergency was imposed on the nation by PM Indira Gandhi. He reaffirmed that India, as the mother of democracy, upholds democratic values and regards the Constitution as supreme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the period of Emergency in India’s history was a dark era marked by the oppression of those who supported democracy. He reaffirmed that India, as the mother of democracy, upholds democratic values and regards the Constitution as supreme.  Thus, he stressed that it is imperative to remember June 25, the…

Cyclone Biparjoy has resulted in a flood-like situation in three districts of Rajasthan, namely Jalore, Sirohi, and Barmer, following heavy rainfall. This development was reported by the Disaster Relief and Management Department on June 18.  No human or livestock casualties have been reported thus far. However, as a precautionary measure, the Army and the National Disaster Response Force have been put on standby to address any potential emergencies. In the Pali district, six individuals were rescued by the State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) after they became stranded in low-lying areas due to waterlogging. The situation is dire in Jalore, Sirohi,…

The name of Nehru was removed, and the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) was renamed the Prime Ministers’ Museum. Additionally, the NMML has further renamed the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society.  Nehru’s name has been removed, and the Nehru Museum Memorial and Library has been renamed as the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library Society. Teen Murti Bhavan, which was the official residence of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, now houses the Prime Minister’s Museum.  The decision to rename the institution was made by the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) Society during a special meeting chaired by…

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, strongly criticized an eight-page paper written by Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)  Chandrasekhar, a finance expert from the University of Chicago, expressed doubts about Rajan’s comprehension of electronics supply chains, semiconductors, and the very foundations of economics. The paper, posted on LinkedIn by Rajan and two co-authors, focused on India’s mobile phone exports and analysed the government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile phone manufacturing, as well as the impact of tariffs on mobile phone part imports. Rajan and Co-Authors Rajan and his…

Japan’s Toyota’s announcement regarding its plans for an all-solid-state battery and its commitment to advancing electric vehicles represents a significant step forward in the fight against climate change. Toyota aims to address one of the main concerns associated with electric vehicles and enhance their viability for consumers. Toyota has announced its plans to develop an all-solid-state battery as part of its ambitious strategy to advance electric vehicles (EVs) and combat climate change. The Japanese automaker aims to introduce a commercial version of the solid-state battery by 2027, to significantly reduce charging time to just 10 minutes or less. With the…

Japan has given its approval to a significant amendment in its development aid strategy, which will prioritize maritime and economic security, as well as its national interests. This policy shift aims to assist developing countries in overcoming various obstacles, particularly in the face of China’s increasing influence. On Friday, Japan endorsed a significant amendment to its development aid policy, with a renewed emphasis on maritime and economic security, as well as safeguarding its national interests. The objective is to assist developing nations in overcoming multiple difficulties amidst the increasing global influence of China.  The revision of the Development Cooperation Charter,…

Canada is experiencing its most severe beginning to the wildfire season ever, with fires engulfing regions spanning from the western provinces to Atlantic Canada. As wildfires continue to devastate various parts of Canada, many Canadians are once again wearing face coverings that became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, the masks are being used as a precautionary measure to safeguard against the harmful smoky conditions, just when people were starting to feel safe enough to remove them. Canada is experiencing its most severe beginning to wildfire season, with fires raging across provinces from the west to Atlantic Canada.…

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory of the U.S. Geological Survey reported that webcam images from Kilauea’s summit revealed a luminous presence, suggesting that an eruption was taking place within the Halemaumau crater located in the summit caldera. On Wednesday, Kilauea, an extremely active volcano globally, resumed its eruption after a three-month break. The eruption took place within the Halemaumau crater, located in the summit caldera, and was confirmed by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.  Webcam images captured a glowing light emanating from Kilauea’s summit, signalling the ongoing volcanic activity. Fortunately, the eruption occurred within a national park on the…

The Prime Minister, presiding over the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), has given the green light to raise the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all required Kharif Crops during the Marketing Season of 2022-23. To promote crop diversification and guarantee profitable returns to farmers, the government has decided to enhance the MSP of Kharif Crops for the Marketing Season of 2022-23. The suggested minimum support price (MSP) for sesamum, moong, and sunflower seeds has seen the highest absolute increase compared to the previous year, with Rs 523/quintal, Rs 480/quintal, and Rs 385/quintal respectively. The MSP for paddy, a major…

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 10 locations in Punjab and Haryana as part of their investigation into the activities of the banned terrorist organization known as the Khalistan Tiger Force. Authorities are carrying out operations at nine sites in Punjab and one in Haryana as part of an investigation into a plot aimed at gathering finances for a prohibited terrorist organization. Additionally, the scheme involves the illicit transportation of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from neighbouring regions. NIA’s operations in Punjab & Haryana The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted a significant operation targeting the banned terrorist organization…