Category: News & Politics

International News & Politics

Xi Jinping Prepares China For The Worst-Case Scenario

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China has stepped up its battle preparedness amid a face-off with Indian soldiers along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Chinese Premier Xi Jinping ordered the military to be ready for the worst-case scenario without mentioning any specific threat to the country.

Chinese preparedness for battle

Recently China increased its defense budget by 6.6% to $179 billion. It is the second larges military spender after the US and its defense budget is nearly three-times that of India. But the recent increase in the defense budget is the lowest in recent years.

Power to Xi Jinping

The 66-year old leader is the General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC). Also, he has prospects of lifelong tenure in power. As head of two-million-strong military, he called a meeting of all country’s top military and police officials during the current parliament session in Beijing to update them about the present situation.

Battling the US

The US has increased its patrolling in the disputed South China Sea as well as the Taiwan Straits. Also, the US has alleged China of spreading coronavirus pandemic to the world. And this war of words has grown bitter in the last couple of days.

Battling India

There have been two face-offs between Chinese and India soldiers. Also, both the countries have strengthened their border presence along the LAC. And the standoff seems to be worsening day-by-day. China is facing India in Sikkim and Ladakh. But India has denied escalation of tension.

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International National News & Politics

Indian-American Scientist Bags Prestigious Science Award

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Renowned Indian-American inventor Rajiv Joshi has bagged the prestigious Inventor of the Year award for his great work in the field of electronic industry and artificial intelligence.

Early life and qualification of Dr Joshi

The master inventor has more than 250 patented inventions in the US and he works at the IBM Thomson Watson Research Center in New York. He is an alumnus of IIT Mumbai and holds an MS degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Also, he has done PhD in mechanical/electrical engineering from Columbia University, New York.

He remembered that his parents always inspired him with the stories of the renowned inventors like Guglielmo Marconi, Madame Curie, Right Brothers, James Watt, Alexander Bell, Thomas Edison and others. He said that the stories of the great stalwarts shaped his mind and encouraged him to do inventions.

Award

The prestigious annual award was presented by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association early this month but it was a virtual award ceremony. In his acceptance speech, Dr Joshi said that could, artificial intelligence and quantum computing not only remained the buzzwords but their utility, widespread usage was advancing by leaps and bounds.

Work of Dr Joshi

His inventions are used in many electronic items including processors, supercomputers, laptops, smartphones, handheld and variable gadgets. His innovations are said to have advanced day-to-day life, global communication, health sciences and medical fields. Dr Joshi said that he felt attracted towards artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

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National News & Politics

China-India Border Tension Reaches Next Level

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India and China have escalated their surveillance along LAC (line of actual control) but it isn’t the regular patrolling as both the sides are busy building troops on the LAC. Military experts say that it is a bigger crisis than Doklam in 2017.

Face-off between Indian and Chinese troops

India has increased its military strength in Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley after the China deployed around 2,000 to 2,500 troops in these contentious areas. And the Chinese army is gradually building temporary infrastructure to support its military. But the strength of the Indian army is much better in comparison to the Chinese side.

India is more concerned about the key points where China is deploying more troops. Their presence in Indian Post KM120 along the Darbuk-Shayok-Daulat Beg Oldie road in Galwan Valley is cause of tension for the Indian army.

Chinese army strengthening its positions

They have erected around 100 tents in the Galwan Valley and they are bringing heavy equipment for construction of bunkers in the area. And it happened in last two weeks. On the Indian side, the army has resorted to “aggressive patrolling” to areas including Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldi.

Recent skirmishes

On May 5, both the armies involved into a violent face-off in eastern Ladakh and it spilled over the next day until local commanders decided to hold a meeting to disengage the troops. The Chinese army hit the Indian soldiers with iron rods, sticks and they even resorted to stone pelting in Pangong Tso lake area.

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Devotional News & Politics

How Do Muslims Observe Fasting In Ramzan?

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“Ramzan” or “Ramadan” is taken from an Arabic word “Ramad” that means “scorchedness of the earth due to excessive heat”. And the festival of fasting stands true to its name as it is observed in the hot month of May. Also, it is surprising to see that the period of fasting remains same throughout the world.

Fasting in Ramadan

Muslim fasting is an opportunity to practice abstinence from the appetites that drive their existence. But it is voluntary fasting observed from dawn to dusk in the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. Dates for the Ramadan fasting are set according to the Hijri calendar and Muslims across the observe fasts on the set dates.

History of Ramadan

The start of Ramazan fasting can be traced back to the Islamic New Year of AD 622. It was the time when Prophet Muhammad migrated from Makkah (Mecca) to Yathrib that is now known as Medina and established the first Muslim community of Ummah with his followers.

The Hijri calendar has 12 months (354 to 355 days) in a year and it moves back 11 days each year as compared to the universal Gregorian calendar based on solar movement. And for this reason, the first day of Ramadan changes according to the Hijri calendar.

Rules for fasting

Observance of fast strictly follows the movement of celestial bodies – sun and moon. Hilal is the new moon in Arabic and it has a specific importance in this holy month. The fasting follows and concludes on the sighting of this new moon. It takes a period of 29 to 30 days in completing its cycle.

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International News & Politics

Cyber Bullying Takes Another Life In South Korea

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Hanna Kimura 22, a professional female wrestler who also participated in the popular Japanese reality series “Terrace House” died on Saturday. Her wrestling organization shared and confirmed the news. The organization also said that Hanna Kimura reportedly faced online bullying.

Cause of death of Hanna Kimura

The organization that shared information about her death said that the reasons for her death were unknown. The wrestler turned actor had recently postage messages on social media saying goodbye to her fans. But local media said that her death is related to the online bullying she faced over her remarks and behavior in the reality show.

Terrace House show

Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020 was a popular series about six strangers. They all were looking for love and were locked under the same roof. It was a popular show on Netflix. It was also broadcasted by Japan’s Fuji Television.

World Wonder Ring Stardom, a women’s wrestling league in Japan, said in a statement that they were very sorry to report that their Hanna Kimura had passed away. The statement further read urged people to be respectful to allow some time for things to process. The organization also requested people to keep their thoughts and prayers with her family and friends.

Cyberbullying in South Korea

Cases of cyberbullying in South Korea have been on a rise. Recently the news of two female K-pop stars committing suicide due to cyberbullying made headlines. Hanna Kimura also had posted a picture of her and a cat with a caption “I’m sorry” just before her death.

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National News & Politics

WHO Makes Harsh Vardhan Chairman Of Its Executive Board

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Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan is now the chairman of the 34-member World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board. He will take charge today from Dr. Hiroki Nakatani of Japan. Harsh Vardhan has been at the forefront of India’s battle against COVID-19.

Harsh Vardhan said on his appointment

He said that he was aware that he was entering that office at a time of global crisis on account of that pandemic. At a time, when the world was aware that there would be many health challenges for in the next two decades. All those challenges demand a shared response.

Functions of WHO Executive Board

The board executes the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly. Also, it advises WHO and facilities its work. 194-nation World Health Assembly signed the proposal to appoint India’s nominee to Executive Board on Tuesday.

The 34 members of the Executive Board are designated by the elected member states of the World Health Assembly. They were elected for a three-year term. The board meets twice a year – first in January and the second time in May. The meetings are scheduled just after the Health Assembly.

India’s nomination to the Executive Board

The decision to elect India’s nominee to the executive board was taken last year when the South-East Asia group of WHO unanimously made the decision to regarding India’s nominee. Union Minister for Health Dr. Harsh Vardhan will start his three-year term at Executive Board from today.

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News & Politics Today's Special

Remembering Rajiv Gandhi On His 29th Death Anniversary

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March 21 is the death anniversary of former prime minister and Congress leader Rajiv Gandhi. He was assassinated on March 21, 1991 by LTTE during an election campaign. Today is his twenty-ninth death anniversary.

PM Modi paid tributes to the former prime minister. Also, the nation remembers the sacrifice Rajiv Gandhi did for the country. A Bharat Ratna recipient, Rajiv Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944 to Indira Gandhi and Feroze Gandhi in Bombay but he remained apolitical for most part of his life.

People remember Rajiv Gandhi by revisiting the life of the former prime minister

Rajiv Gandhi was the sixth prime minister of the country. He assumed office after the death of his mother and former prime minister Indira Gandhi. He remained in office from 1984 to 1989. Also, he was the youngest to become prime minister in India. He also served as a Congress general secretary before becoming prime minister.

He studied in United Kingdom and was a trained pilot. Before joining politics, he was working as a pilot with national carrier Indian Airlines. His first stint in politics was after the accident of his younger brother Sanjay Gandhi. He won the Amethi Parliamentary constituency represented by his brother.

Rajiv Gandhi married Sonia Gandhi in 1968. Sonia Gandhi is the president of the Congress party. The couple have to children – Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Sonia Gandhi took charge of the Congress after the death of her husband the then Congress president Rajiv Gandhi. She is also chairperson of UPA.

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Business News & Politics

Get Rs. 2 Lakh Accidental Cover At Rs. 12 Under PMSBY

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Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY) is offering accidental insurance at Rs. 12 to the poor and low-income group people. The security cover is for one year but it can be renewed every year. Run by government of India, the scheme covers accidental death and disability.

Low cost PMSBY

People aged between 18-70 years of age with savings accounts can take advantage of this insurance scheme. The scheme covers accidental death including murder and disability. But temporary and partial disabilities aren’t covered under the insurance.

Highlights of PMSBY

• Rs. 2 lakh insurance for death due to accident and permanent total disability. Rs. 1 lakh for permanent partial disability.

• Permanent disability could be loss of a limb or vision in both eyes or even in one eye.

• The insured persons are allowed to quit the scheme at any time they want.

• Like other insurance policies, PMSBY also allows the nominee or the next of the kin of the deceased to collect the insurance amount.

• The insurance cover is provided at a much lower cost in comparison to other insurance policies.

• The insured persons can allow auto debit of the insurance amount from the bank accounts. The auto debit service will remove the need of paperwork.

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News & Politics

How to make most of news?

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If you read newspaper, you won’t need looking at anywhere for help, advice and guidance in anything from buying automobile, choosing colleges, building career and finding investment opportunities. And you can get your news even on your mobile.

Trending news

Know what English news headlines others are reading about. It could be related to entertainment, technology or finance. It could be anything but a piece of news starts trending only when it is searched by a large number of readers. Or you can choose to dive into a digital newspaper to get full dose of latest information.

Make most of the news

News is power to you and when you have the power, you can make right decisions regarding choosing a movie to watch, supporting the right candidate in elections and come to know about incidents that can affect your life. When you have the news, you have an edge over others. You know what products are launched and what their costs are; which movies are released and their preview and weather conditions.

For example, if you are going out for vacations, you should know about the weather of the place you are visiting. It will help in vacation planning. And it is only weather news that can give you details of temperature changes and weather forecast.

Look at your mobile for news

There is little need to worry about finding time to read news when you have the option to get news and views on your mobile. Whenever you have time, you can give a quick look to latest trending news on your mobile.

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News & Politics

Understanding the role of newspapers in our daily lives

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News is the only literature that changes every day. And in addition to literary benefits, it boosts memory and increases intelligence by keeping its readers abreast with the latest happenings.

People start their day with today top trending news that they read in newspaper. And here it is necessary to mention that most readers get their digital papers on their mobiles and tabs. Reading newspaper is a good habit and e-learning has made it more interesting.

Reading news while sipping morning coffee is a daily dose of every responsible citizen. Whether you are a student, jobseeker, executive, housewife or retired person, you won’t want to miss the important news about appointments, assignments, incidents, accidents and anniversaries and birthdays.

A newspaper is like a book with different contents from political to social and from economical to sports. It has serious news pieces and satire. Also, it contains news about movies and stars and celebrities. You can choose your news or believe on the editor’s pick.

The editor of a newspaper is a sensible person. He is a literary giant with an informed head. He receives news from varied sources but cherry picks the news that makes sense. He will serve the best according to his knowledge and experience.

The emergence of web-based technology has increased the workload of editors. Now they have to be vigilante all the time because their readers expect latest trending news all the day. And the editors are determined to publish important as soon they receive the news pieces.

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