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21 Jan

Southern California Wildfires Intensify Due to Strong Santa Ana Winds

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Southern California is grappling with devastating wildfires exacerbated by strong Santa Ana winds. The fires have destroyed thousands of homes and resulted in 27 fatalities. Firefighters, including inmate crews, are working tirelessly to contain the blazes. Climate change and urban expansion have contributed to the severity of the wildfires, raising concerns about future fire seasons. Residents have been forced to evacuate, and the region faces significant challenges in disaster response and recovery.

21 Jan

Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Facilitates Hostage Releases and Aid Deliveries

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On January 20, 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, leading to the release of hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Three Israeli women, including British-Israeli dual national Emily Damari, were freed after 471 days in captivity. Concurrently, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners. The ceasefire has allowed for an influx of aid into Gaza, with 915 trucks delivering essential supplies. Despite the truce, tensions persist, exemplified by Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian villages in the West Bank, resulting in property damage and injuries. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely.

17 Jan

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement to Return Hostages

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed a deal with Hamas to secure the return of hostages held in Gaza. The agreement includes a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners. Despite the announcement, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 72 fatalities since the deal's disclosure. Under the terms, 33 hostages will be released over six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, with a second phase anticipated. The international community, including the U.S., EU, China, and Russia, has expressed hope that this ceasefire will lead to lasting stability in the region. However, concerns remain about…

16 Jan

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations Ongoing

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a ceasefire agreement with Hamas is not yet finalized, with negotiations continuing. The proposed deal, mediated by the USA and Qatar, aims to end the 15-month Gaza conflict, facilitate hostage releases, and allow humanitarian aid. While some details remain unresolved, particularly concerning the release of Palestinian prisoners, the ceasefire is tentatively set to commence on Sunday, initiating a six-week pause in hostilities.

11 Jan

India Reopens Embassy in North Korea, Signalling Shift in Diplomatic Strategy

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India has reopened its embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea, after a closure in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This move indicates India's intent to strengthen diplomatic ties with North Korea, a nation gaining significance in global geopolitics. The embassy's reopening involved dispatching technical and diplomatic staff to resume operations. India's renewed focus on North Korea is driven by concerns over the latter's advancing military capabilities, including nuclear weapons and missile technology, and the potential proliferation of such technologies to neighboring countries like Pakistan. Additionally, North Korea's growing alliances with Russia, China, and Iran present strategic considerations for India. By…

26 Dec

Recently South Korea becomes ‘super-aged’ society

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Recently South Korea has become a “super-aged” society with one in five people aged 65 or older, as per official data. In fact the number of people aged 65 and older stands at 10.24 million, accounting for 20% of South Korea’s population of 51 million. Actually UN classifies countries with over 20% of the population 65 or older as “super-aged” society. This is very important news and from it we can know that today in many countries people are becoming aged. Today population of many countries like India is increasing very fast and it is creating many changes around the…

23 Nov

PM Modi receives award for the welfare of Indian-American minorities

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The Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), a recently established non-governmental organization, was introduced at the Silgo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland. The goal of this project is to unite and enhance the welfare of minority groups in the Indian American diaspora. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Global Peace Award for Minority Upliftment. In recognition of his efforts to promote minority support and holistic growth, the Association of Indian American Universities (AIAM) and Washington Adventist University jointly presented the prize. With the help of a seven-member Board of Directors that represented…

15 Nov

The Tripura Pavilion was inaugurated by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Santvana Chakma

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The 43rd India International Trade Fair commenced at the Bharat Mandap in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, featuring an elaborate opening ceremony. As in previous years, Tripura has made its presence felt at this event. The state's Industries and Commerce Minister, Santvana Chakma, officially opened the Tripura Pavilion at the Bharat Mandap during the fair, which is scheduled to run from November 14 to November 27. Also in attendance were Sameer Ranjan Ghosh, Chairman of the Tripura Tea Development Corporation, along with officials from various state government departments. Various departments and autonomous bodies showcased their exhibitions at the Tripura Pavilion, highlighting…

14 May

Ajay Jain Bhutoria community leader expresses his excitement on seeing White House menu

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Ajay Jain Bhutoria community leader recently attended the AANHPI reception in the Rose Garden of the White House. Bhutoria expressed his excitement about Indian street food enteries into White House menu. India's most popular street food, golgappa which is loved by most of the Indians was served during the event. Earlier, only samosa had made its appearance internationally, now golgappa. Bhutoria expressed, "A lot of US administration officials, whether people from the State Department or the White House, have travelled to India many times. I'm sure the counterparts over there say that out of all the street foods, you need…

03 May

In Canada Indian students can’t work unlimited hours

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Recently Canada has updated its regulations, allowing foreign students to work off-campus for up to 24 hours per week, up from the previous limit of 20 hours. Actually this change aims to provide students with additional financial support and work experience without compromising their studies. However, exceeding 28 hours of work per week may actually negatively impact academic performance. This is actually good news for the Indian students as they will find better facility while studying in Canada with this new rule. Today in India people has huge craze to go abroad specially places like Canada. For this reason they…