India has long been concerned about the security of playing cricket matches in Pakistan. The latter, on its part, has dismissed the apprehensions. For a short while, it looked like India and Pakistan might finally resume bilateral cricket ties. The recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have dashed those hopes. Geopolitics triumphed over sports. India and Pakistan are now united An uneasy compromise. India’s matches for the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next year will be held at neutral venues. Also, Pakistan will not visit India for any ICC tournament till 2028.
On that note, let’s move on to today’s edition.
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In a shocking scene on Thursday, parliamentary debates gave way to chaos as ruling and opposition MPs stormed the main entrance of Parliament House. The bone of contention? Each accused the other of insulting the name of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Delhi Police has done A case has been filed against opposition leader Rahul Gandhi Two MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were injured in the clash.
A rallying cry: The case is made common ground For the opposition parties. This comes after days of widening differences in their ranks. They have demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his controversial remarks against Ambedkar.
Ambedkar’s call: The BJP has echoed the Congress in accusing the latter of trying to “erase Dr Ambedkar’s legacy”. However, the BJP and its ideological source, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), did not always engage with Ambedkar’s ideas. At least not until the 1980s. here it is what changed.
Ambedkar’s Legacy: Is the fight against Ambedkar just about the current moment in politics or does it represent a discomfort with his progressive legacy? In our fortnightly column, ‘Dis/Agree’, Aditi Narayani Paswan and Anshul Avijit Bringing you the best of both sides.
For more on the debate, tune in to today’s episode ‘3 things’ podcast.
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America is soon entering the Donald Trump era. There has been much discussion about what this means for relations with India and the US. Former Indian ambassador to the US, Arun K Singh, has said that India should not worry as China’s shadow is growing in the US. From Indo-US relations to strategy with China and the relevance of the Quad, here’s everything Singh had to say in the latest edition. explanation Live.
Amid India’s efforts to mend ties with China and uncertainty over Trump’s stance on old US allies, Sameer Saran, president of the Observer Research Foundation, puts the spotlight on another bilateral relationship. “The India-Russia relations The question serves not only two countries, but the world. The policy community in both India and the West is well aware of the critical importance of this relationship,” he writes.
From the front page
Ringing in hope: At least one in eight people will be living with obesity in 2022. Awareness about healthy eating and physical exercise has failed to reign in the obesity epidemic. But a new class of drugs shows promise. World Health Organization (WHO) scientists have endorsed GLP-1 receptor agonists to manage obesity. How do they work? These drugs mimic hormones that control appetite and blood sugar levels. but approval, Comes with a warning.
Promised Land?: The tragic death of 11 Indians at a restaurant in a ski resort in Georgia has shocked the small nation. From just 2,000 Indians in Georgia in 2016, the number has grown 10-fold, with 16,000 of them being students. What makes Georgia popular among Indians? Read here.
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Red flags: The recent tragedy off the coast of Mumbai, which claimed 13 lives, has raised alarm bells over security at India’s busiest port. Gateway of India sees hundreds of boats navigating its waters daily but boat operators said Lack of regulation and monitoring At Marine Hub.
Passing the ball: Ravindra Jadeja played a strong innings of 77 runs for India’s innings in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba. In the post-Ravichandran Ashwin era, Jadeja has to shoulder the burden of a spin bowling all-rounder. Did he get what it took??
And finally…
Nut case: Is coconut oil an edible oil or a hair care product? The relevant question reached the Supreme Court, which ruled on Wednesday that coconut oil is indeed an edible oil. Why was the distinction important? Well, it decides how much tax Government can impose duty on coconut oil.
That’s it for today. until next time,
Sonal Gupta
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