Author: Ashish Singh

The author is an undergraduate student of History, Sociology and Political Science.
India

Convicts serving life sentences for Rajiv Gandhi assassination case released

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ordered the release of six people, who were convicted in Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case. This order comes after the two convicts, S Nalini and RP Ravichandran sought a premature release from jail. Their petition was filed after the Supreme Court freed AG Perarivalan, a convict in the same case. All the seven convicts were serving … Continue reading Convicts serving life sentences for Rajiv Gandhi assassination case released

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India

Airing “national interest” content is now mandatory

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said while the guidelines are effective from 9th November, the channels would be given some time to create such content. Apurva Chandra, I&B Secretary, as quoted by the Indian Express, said, “After consultation with broadcasters and other stakeholders, we will soon be issuing a specific advisory pertaining to the time slot for the telecast of such content and the … Continue reading Airing “national interest” content is now mandatory

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World

Russia withdraws its troops from Kherson city

In a televised meeting with the Russian commander in Ukraine, the Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu said, “begin to pull out troops,” AFP reported. Shoigu thus ordered Russia’s troops to withdraw from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. The Ukrainian forces are advancing near Kherson for weeks. He has recommended setting up defences on Dnieper River’s left bank. General Sergei Surovikin, … Continue reading Russia withdraws its troops from Kherson city

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World

UN to vote on a resolution which says Russia must pay reparations

The United Nations General Assembly has scheduled a vote on Monday for a resolution that calls for Russia to be held responsible for the violation of international laws by its invasion of Ukraine. The resolution includes “making Russia pay reparations to Ukraine.” But, unlike the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the resolutions of the General Assembly are not legally binding. Though, they … Continue reading UN to vote on a resolution which says Russia must pay reparations

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India, Technology

90 per cent of Twitter’s India staff fired

Over the weekend, Twitter fired more than 90 per cent of its staff from the India office. Twitter’s India offices are in the capital, New Delhi, the tech hub, Bengaluru, and the financial capital, Mumbai. This is a part of the layoffs being done by Twitter, after its takeover by Elon Musk. Twitter just employed a little over 200 staff. With the recent layoff, Twitter’s … Continue reading 90 per cent of Twitter’s India staff fired

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India, World

Prime Minister Modi unveils the G20 logo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled the theme, logo, and website of India’s G20 Presidency. The logo is based on the lotus. He said “in Indian culture, both, the goddesses of knowledge and prosperity are seated on a lotus,” which is a reference to goddesses Saraswati and Lakshmi. He said the seven petals on the lotus logo represent the seven continents. He further added … Continue reading Prime Minister Modi unveils the G20 logo

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India, World

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian Counterpart Lavrov in Moscow

The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar met the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday. They held talks on a range of issues, involving mutual interests. The EAM arrived in Moscow on Monday. Since the conflict in Ukraine began in February, the two counterparts have already met four times. This visit comes as various western news agencies have speculated that India could act as a … Continue reading External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Russian Counterpart Lavrov in Moscow

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