Author: Soniya Kute

Ukraine hopes to find a footing again through economic aid from Western countries Major Western countries have pledged billions in support for restoration of Ukraine in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 jointly hosted by the UK and Ukraine in London on June 21-22, 2024. The conference aims to mobilize international fundings to help Ukraine cope with the devastating effects of the war and stabilize the country again on the path to recovery. According to World Bank estimates, Ukraine’s reconstruction comes at a hefty, staggering cost of over $411 billion, needed to completely shake off the after effects of the war,…

The state to supply limited internet services in some areas on Manipur HC’s directions Manipur has been in the throes of violence since May 3, when a rally coordinated by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSI) to protest against the demand of inclusion of Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list turned violent, sparking months long ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities in the state. In light of the persistent clashes and arson of houses and property, the state has extended the ban on data services for the 10th time till June 25, with an aim to put…

Jabs fly between party officials over the quiet yet controversial awardee – Gita Press A jury headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize 2021 to Gita Press, a publication house from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, inviting ire from Congress party officials and kickstarting a Twitter fest.  The Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award conferred by the Government of India upon individuals and institutions adhering to Gandhian ideology and methods to contribute towards economic, social and political transformation. The awardee receives an amount of Rs. 1 crore, a plaque and a citation. Commemorating the 125th birth anniversary…

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