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Diplomatic Drama: India vs. Canada - The Nijjar Assassination Allegations

Canadian PM Trudeau accuses Indian govt of killing a Khalistani in Canada and expelled an Indian diplomat. Relations going to be in deep freeze for the foreseeable future. If there was credible evidence, Trudeau would’ve stayed away from G20 summit. I mean that’s a way to show all is not well, like Xi did. But he attended. Now in matter of days he has credible evidence. Doesn’t add up. Putting India-Canada ties at risk for his political problems? Modi will be pleased with the accusation though. Taking out terrorist on foreign soil will be well received in India, which has suffered terribly to terrorism. The ties are important for both India & Canada. Jaishankar has another situation to handle. Accusation will be rejected. Tit-for-tat is kind of norm when it comes to expulsion of diplomats. Indian companies have invested CAD $6.6 billion, creating nearly 17,000 jobs in Canada Source : https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/indian-companies-invest-cad-6-6-billion-create-nearl...

UCC & CAA - The Evolution of India's Legal Framework

Why in the news Recently, the Supreme Court in a case concerning the question of whether succession and inheritance of a Goan domicile is governed by the Portuguese Civil Code, 1867 or the Indian Succession Act of 1925, held that: The Constitution in Article 44 requires the State to strive to secure for its citizens a Uniform Civil Code(UCC) throughout India, but till date, no action has been taken in this regard. The Hindu personal laws were codified in the year 1956. However, there has been no attempt to frame a Uniform Civil Code applicable to all citizens of the country. Despite exhortations of this Court in the case of Shah Bano in 1985, the government has done nothing to bring the Uniform Civil Code. The Supreme Court hailed the State of Goa as a “shining example” where “uniform civil code” is applicable to all, regardless of religion except while protecting certain limited rights. Goa has a common civil code called Portuguese civil code 1867, whereby: A Muslim man whose...

MEWAT RIOT

Following the recent riots in Mewat in Haryana, reports are emerging revealing how these riots were pre-planned and violence was deliberately executed. This blog post points out how every incident of violence in a Muslim-majority area has been the result of a planned conspiracy.… The best recall would be of the 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots. The riot broke out in Northeast Delhi under the garb of anti-CAA protests. In the violence, more than 53 people lost their lives, more than 200 people were left injured and 400 people were displaced. Houses, shops, and temples were burnt down and attacked by Muslim mobs. The attackers primarily consisted of outsiders who were strategically positioned in schools to carry out the violence. The Northeast Delhi violence exemplified a well-orchestrated genocide targeting Hindus residing in Muslim-dominated localities. Denying the bail application of one of the accused Mohammad Ibrahim, Delhi HC said, “The Delhi riots of 2020 were a conspiracy, planned a...

India's Oppenheimer : Homi J Bhabha

Homi Jehangir Bhabha was the principal architect of India's Nuclear dreams. He was an elite nuclear physicist. The credit of making India a Nuclear state at its early stages of freedom goes to Homi J Bhabha. Here's what you need to know! Early life Homi Jehangir Bhabha was born into a Parsi family on October 30, 1909. He received his early studies in Bombay. He further went to Cambridge for higher studies. He went against his parents wish to pursue Physics. In 1933, he published his first paper - 'The Absorption of Cosmic Radiation' and received his doctorate in 1934. Bhabha worked alongside Nobel laureate scientist Neils Bohr. World War II forced him In 1939, Bhabha was holidaying in India when World War II broke out, due to which he cut his plan to go back to Cambridge and stayed in India. On the request of physicist CV Raman, the then- director of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, he joined the institute as a reader in physics. Working for Nuk...

What exactly is happening in Manipur ?

Manipur is divided into 2 regions. 1. Inner Manipur : The Imphal Valley region is roughly 10% of Manipur. The Maitei people, who are Hindus, live in this region. Even the Tribals can live in this region. 2. Outer Manipur : This region is 90% of Manipur, which is predominantly a hilly region. The tribal people, who are Christians, live here. Only the tribals can own land in this region. Maitei people have no rights on this land. 54% of the Manipur population is Maitei, which is the General category. Approximately 40% is the Tribal population. Kukis and the Nagas are the most prominent tribes. So, 90% of the land is owned by 40% population. The remaining 10% of the land can be owned by anyone. In recent years, the Tribals started encroaching on the lands in the Imphal Valley. This is the main reason for the clash between the Maiteis and the Kukis. The Maitei people have very few rights in their own land. So, on March 27th, 2023, the Manipur High Court gave a verdict to grant ST st...

Poll Violence Yet Again In Bengal!

The year 2023 witnessed a diverse range of elections taking place across India. Now, it is the turn of West Bengal, as the state prepares for the Panchayat Elections 2023, scheduled to take place on July 8. But, West Bengal Elections are yet again tarnished by widespread violence. Here's what you need to know! Reported Violence in Bengal The upcoming Panchayat Elections in West Bengal hold the fate of approximately 73,000 panchayat representatives. Unfortunately, the state has already witnessed numerous instances of violence prior to the polls. Disturbingly, various dangerous weapons such as bombs, guns, pipes, cricket stumps, lathis (batons), and bamboo sticks have been used by both ruling and opposition parties to incite violence. History of Poll Violence in Bengal The outbreak of violence during the election season in Bengal was expected, given its history. The roots of electoral violence can be traced back to the time when the Left party was in power. Despite being in office si...

Digital Rupee : Unlocking The Revolution

In a digital age where technological advancements are reshaping various aspects of our lives, it was only a matter of time before the financial sector joined the revolution. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have emerged as a promising solution, and India has taken a bold step by announcing its own CBDC pilot program, the "Digital Rupee" or "e₹." In this blog post, we will delve into the key aspects of India's Digital Rupee and its potential to transform the country's financial landscape. What is a CBDC? I. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are digital versions of traditional fiat currencies, backed and issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). II. Unlike cryptocurrencies, CBDCs maintain a stable value, making them ideal for everyday transactions and cross-border payments. III. CBDC can be used Just like conventional fiat currency. It's like having a digital version of cash that you can use for electronic transactions.   Why CBDC? Cost ...