Democracy is in danger , warns opposition
INDIA bloc leaders held a big rally in Delhi’s
Ramlila Maidan . The rally was organized under the name “ Loktantra Bachao “ ,
.
The rally was organised in solidarity ofnth
arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and former Jaharkajnd CM Hemant Soren .
Trinamool Congress also participated in the rally , to recommit themselves to the
alliance .
Rahul Gandhi , Priyanka Gandhi and many alleged
govt of misusing central agencies .
Congress ‘callously ‘ gave away Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka :
PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday came
down heavily on Congress over ceding of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in
1974 by then Indira Gandhi government .
Citing a news report PM Modi posted on X “Eye
opening and startling ! , New facts reveal how congress callously gave
away Katchatheevu “ .
Recently BJP Tamilnadu chief Annamali filed a
RTI query in this regard ,the query says how a RTI reply give conflicting
claims soon after independence .
After agreeing to cede the island to Srilanka
in 1974 , Indira Gandhi informed the then Tamil Nadu chief minister and late
DMK leader K Annadurai .
The Congress and DMK are in alliance .
Importance of Katchtheevu
In 1974
, Katchatheevu island was given to Srilanka
. Island is important , as many Indian fisherman who goes for fishing
around the island face arrest by Srilankan Navy .
The area around the island is a major fishing
ground .
President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna on L K Advani
President Draupadi Murmu visited residence of LK Advani , where he was conferred of Bharat Ratna
award .
Congress has accused PM Modi of disrespecting
President Murmu after a photo emerged in which Modi was seen sitting while
President in stading position.
A record 60 traditional products from across India granted GI
tag
Over 60 products from across India has been
given GI tag . This is the first time that such large number of products has
been given GI tag .
Assam — 19 products from Assam has been given
GI tags . It includes six traditional crafts from Assam – Asharikandi
terracotta craft , Pani Meyeka Craft , Sarathberi metal craft , Jaapi , Mishing
handloom products , Bihu Dhol
Varanasi ,–
Several products from Varanasi has been given GI tags . This includes Banaras Thandhai , Banaras Tabla , Banaras
Shehani , Benaras Lal Peda , Banaras Lal Bhawamirch
Benaras Thandhai was introduced centuries ago
as an offerring at Kashi Vishwanath temple on Mahashivratri , holi , Rangbhari
Ekadasi etc .
Tripura – Pachra
Rignai , and Matabari Peda
Meghalaya –Garo
Textile weaving , Meghalaya Lyrnai , Meghalaya Chutbichi
Till date 635 products has been given GI tag
..the first GI tags was given to the famous Darjeeling Tea .
World
Israelis take out their largest protest since start of
the war
Nearly tens of thousands of Israelis gathered
outside the parliament building in Jerusalem on Sunday . It was the largest protest since the war
with Hamas started in October 2023 .
The protesters were demanding that the
government reach a ceasefire deal to free dozens of hostages .
A talk regarding the ceasefire in Gaza has
started in Cairo .
Meanwhile , the World Food Programme WFP , has
urged Israel to open its border to allow aid delivery
Russia keeps up attack on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure
Russian airstrike in Lviv and Odessa has left
many residents without power .
Russia recently have launched heavy attack on
power plants of Ukraine cities .
Ukrianian air force has said that it destroyed
11 Shahed drones and nine of 14 cruise missiles launched from Russian side .
Meanwhile , 5000 children were evacuated from
Russia’s Belgorod region bordering Ukraine .
Phillipines leader orders boost maritime security as China tension rises
Phillipines goveenement has ordered his
government to strengthen maritime security to confront a “ range of serious
challenges “ to territorial integrity and peace . However , China has not been
mentioned in the order .
Conflict between Phillipines and China has
increased in South China sea .
China claims almost all of South China sea ,
however its claim overaps with the claims of Phillipines , Vietnam , Indonesia , Malaysia and Brunei .
Territorial
claims by different countries
Sri Lanka allowed free and fair probe in easter 2019
bombings , says Ranil
SriLankan President Ranil Wickramshighe said
that governnent has allowed free and fair investigation for independent
execution of Justice in 2019 Easter Sunday bombing .
In 2019 , 270 people were killed in successive
balst in Churches in Srilanka .
National Tawheed Jamat ( NTJ ) linked with
ISIS took the responsibility of the attack .
Thousands suspects were arrested but none has been
tried in court till date .
The then President M Srisena was accused of
negligence of not acting on intelligence received before the attack .
The courts ordered Mr.Srisena to pay
renumeration to families of victims .
Bulgaria and Romania takes first step into Europe’s Visa
Free Zones
Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe’s vast
Shenzhen area where there was free movement on Sunday . This will allow those
traveling from Bulgaria or Romania to
other parts of EU by sea or air to travel without any security or Visa checks .
However after veto by Austria , the new status will not apply for land routes .
Schengen Area – This is an area among EU
countries that has abolished border controls a t their mutual borders . Means
that anyone can travel without any VISA
, or in case of some outsider a single VISA will be required .
This helps unrestricted trade and
communication among EU countries .
There are countries which are not part of the
EU but have adopted free movement under the Schengen Area . These countries are
Switzerland and Norway .
Romania
and Bulgaria in Purple .
Islamabad willing to work with US , for peace
Pakistan attaches high value to its
relationship with US and that it wants to work with Washington to achieve
common goal of peace and prosperity in the region , this was said by Pakistan
PM in a message in reply to Joe Biden’s recent letter to Pakistan PM .
Pakistan PM bans red carpets at official events to save
funds
Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif has banned the use
of red carpets for government events , reserving them exclusively for
diplomatic receptions , as part of austerity measures to cut down unnecessary
expenditure in the cash strapped nations .
Last week , Mr Sharif and some cabinet
ministers had voluntarily decided to forgo
their salaries and perks as part of Govt’s efforts to forgo austerity .
World’s most powerful laser points to uncharted arenas
World’s most powerful laser has been built in
Bucharest , Romania .
This was built by French Company Thales under
European Union’s Infrastructure ELI projects .
The possible inventions include treating
nuclear waste by reducing nuclear waste , cleansing up debris in Outer space .
Experts say that the 21st century is going to
be about lasers .
Sports
Hardik
Singh and Salima Tete named Hockey India player of the year 2023
Hockey India Awards :
●
Player of the Year , men – Hardik
Singh
●
Player of the Year , Women –
Salima Tete
At this occasion Hockey India ( HI ) also
announced the revival of Hocky India League ( HIL ) in January 2025 .
Indian
Open Golf Tournament
1 st — Winner – Keita Nakajima ( Japan)
2nd – Veer Ahlawat ( India ) , Sebadtian
Soderberg ( Sweeden ) , Johannes Veerman ( USA ) .
