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Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: Agnipath Scheme Might Make BJP Walk On Fire

Dr. Kankana DebnathJune 21, 20220

The recent Agnipath Scheme introduced by the Government of India created huge stir of controversy with protest all over the country. The scheme is laid down for the recruitment of personnel, in the age group of 17.5 to 21 years with a monthly salary of 30,000-40,000 INR in the Army, Navy and Air-force for a short-term period of four years. The scheme brings down the average age of personnel and reduces pension expenditures as well. The GOI has argued that this scheme is well tested, being in vogue in many countries and that the armed forces will be younger and fitter. Younger generation inclusion will lead to tech-savvy personnel in the armed forces which will be an advantage according to the GOI. They also pointed that youths will be induced with discipline and military ethos that wi...

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International Yoga Day: Why Is It Celebrated On June 21?; Know This Year’s Theme

Aditi priya singhJune 20, 20220

Yoga is associated with India's culture and roots. It is believed to be very effective to become healthy and happy. Today, along with India, the whole world puts its faith in the power of yoga and therefore International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June. But do you know why was June 21 chosen as the date of International Yoga Day? When is International Yoga Day celebrated and its importance? While giving a speech at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to celebrate International Yoga Day. The proposal was accepted with a majority within 3 months on 11 December 2014, and the first International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21 June 2015 after which it is being celebrated every year on 21st June all over the world. I

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Muslim Girls Can Get Married At 16 Years Of Age: Punjab And Haryana High Court

Arpita SarkarJune 20, 20220

After reaching the age of 16, a Muslim girl can marry the person of her choice, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday said while giving a verdict. The court said that a Muslim girl over the age of 16 can enter into a marital relationship with the person of her choice. Recently, a 21-year-old man and an 16-year-old girl got married in Pathankot without the consent of the family. But the family wanted to get them separated, the couple approached the court seeking security. The case was heard in the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday. Justice Yashjit Singh Bedi said, "The petitioners (couple) cannot be deprived of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution just because they got married against the wishes of their families." Justice Bedi Shariat referred t...

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Weak Monsoon Can Become A Disaster For Indian Agricultural Economy: Experts

Aditi priya singhJune 20, 20220

A weak monsoon could spell disaster for the agriculture-based economy in India, already reeling under the ill-effects of scorching heat. This is what the experts believe. However, they expect the monsoon rains to resume. According to him, this will reduce food inflation and at the same time ensure food security. Monsoon accounts for about 70 per cent of the country's annual rainfall and irrigates 60 per cent of the net sown area. About half of the country's population is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture. A weak monsoon always means less crop production and inflation. An early onslaught of heatwave has already affected the rabi crops. This forced the government to curb wheat exports and cut production forecasts by about five percent (from 111.3 million tonnes to 106.4 ...

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Agnipath Agitation: What Is Causing Angst Among Youth Over New Armed Forces Recruitment Scheme?

Snehashish RoyJune 18, 20220

Union government has recently rolled out the Agnipath scheme to recruit soldiers in the Armed forces for the duration of four years. The recruitment drives will be organised for youth aged between 17.5 to 21 years directly from their educational institutions. The scheme has, however, failed to make a mark among youth aspirants and they have been registering their protests. They have turned violent in some places across the country, especially in Bihar. Many are believing the scheme aims to curtail the financial benefit, including the pension system.  The BSP chief Mayawati had earlier said in a tweet that the "uneasiness spread among the youth regarding the new recruitment system in the army is causing anxiety" amid rising inflation, unemployment and poverty. Real cause of anxie

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Ukraine’s German Problem: Oil Too Rich For Ukrainian Blood ?

Agamapar ChadhaJune 18, 20220

  Russia’s war on Ukraine rages with its economy continuing to topple. This is due to several sanctions imposed by the NATO members, such as a ban on coal, transport, finance, and broadcast. NATO moved to stop feeding the Russian war machine, including oil and gas exports which are Russia’s economic artery, making up to 59%. Even after restrictions and measures under the sixth package of sanctions announced on 3rd June that the EU put in place to decrease import restrictions and transport services of oil, countries continue to import oil from Russia. This is especially true for Germany. Germany’s Resource Mismanagement Germany relies on 32% of Russian oil. With oil coming from the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. In the light of the armed conflict, Germany stopped using Norm Stream 2 by

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Modi Have To Withdraw Agneepath Project Like Farm Laws: Rahul Gandhi

Arpita SarkarJune 18, 20220

There are protests going on all over India to stop the Agneepath project. PM Narendra Modi will have to withdraw the 'Agneepath' project due to violent protests across the country, at the same time, he has to apologize to the youth, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi made this demand on Saturday. He further claimed that the Modi government was forced to repeal three agricultural laws at one time due to such a movement. The central government will have to walk that path once again. At least 13 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana, have protested against the central government's 'Agneepath' project for contractual inclusion in India's land, navy and air force. Since the national road blockade, vandalism of cars and trains, and arson has disru...

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The Angry People Participating In Rally Shouted Slogans Against The Atrocities Allegedly Carried Out By The Insurgent Group

Isha PoddarJune 18, 20220

People are Distressed over the repeated abduction of civilians from the Tirap, Changlang, and Longding (TCL) districts by the NSCN (K-YA). The Tirap Changlang, Longding people’s Forum (TCLPF), organized a mass peaceful protest at the respective district headquarters a few days ago. Thousand of people walked and joined the rally. The Forum also submitted two-point memorandums to the district deputy commissioners, demanding security for the people and facilitating basic needs for youths who have surrendered. Urging for Help TCLPF member Nongming K Longchang informs the reporters that the group has abducted more than 22 civilians within a couple of months. This protest is a message to the government that no such incidents should happen in the future. They appealed to underground lea...

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‘Soil Degradation Is Biggest Environmental Issue’: Spiritual Preacher Sadhguru

Aditi priya singhJune 16, 20220

Spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev, popularly known as Sadhguru, has emphasized the need to focus on the most important environmental issue, soil enrichment.Sadhguru is planning to travel 30,000 km from Europe to Central Asia, as part of the 100-day Save Soil campaign. Addressing the media at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Sadhguru explained that soil requires at least 3% organic matter but less than 1% in most countries. Sadhguru informed that UN agencies have set a minimum parameter of 3% organic content in the soil. The soil of no country has 3% organic content. Soils in Africa have only 0.3% organic content and in India, it is 0.68% while below 1% it is considered desertification. Sadhguru said that the quality of soil has deteriorated in 193 countries of the world. However,...

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India-China Row: RSS Leader Ram Madhav Wishes To Fix Border Dispute In His Lifetime

Arpita SarkarJune 16, 20220

The border dispute between India and China should be resolved in my lifetime, said the RSS leader Ram Madhav in dealing with a "cultural nation" like China. "No one knows who will solve this problem," Madhav said at the launch of the book 'China Blood's Bulletless Borders' written by retired Colonel Anil Bhatt. Referring to the border dispute between the former Soviet Union and China, the RSS leader said, "You know, the border dispute between the former Soviet Union and China was settled by drunken leader Boris Yeltsin (the first Russian president). Did anyone ever think that Yeltsin would solve this problem in the end? But that is his achievement." On the Indo-China conflict, Madhav said, "It is not right to rush to resolve the Indo-China border issue ... one should not think th...

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Possible Danger For Asia: China Destroys Natural Resources Of Tibet

Aditi priya singhJune 16, 20220

Since the control of Tibet, China has been destroying its natural resources and assets. Tibet's natural boundaries and nature-bound system are currently being destroyed and manhandled by Beijing for its own advantage, not even taking into account China's residents there. According to Tibet Press, Tibet's new white paper named 'Tibet since 1951: Liberation, Development and Prosperity from Beijing' clearly shows that Beijing isn't worried at all over the level of destruction of Tibet's ongoing climate . Rather than recognizing the destruction of the climate in Tibet, it reveals a decent insight into the government making harmless criteria to the ecosystem and taking sustainable steps forward. According to the Tibet Press, the results of All of these things are evaporation of mel...

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West Bengal Chancellor Bill: Legal, Constitutional Challenges Ahead Of Appointing CM As Varsity Chancellor

Snehashish RoyJune 15, 20220

West Bengal government on June 13 passed a bill that replaced the Governor with the chief minister as the chancellor of the state-run universities. The move is seen in line with other Opposition-led states that curtailed the Centre's authority. The West Bengal legislative assembly, using the West Bengal University Laws (Ammendment) Bill, replaced the Governor Jagdeep Dhankar with CM as the chancellor of state-run universities. However, the bill is yet to become a law which will need Governor Dhankar's sign.  Governor's powers on state-run universities as chancellor Governors, as chancellors, in most states have the power to officially dismiss a decision by the universities' decision-making bodies and to recruit vice-chancellors. They preside over the convocations organised in th...

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