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    Rewind: The Dutch Revolt for Rights of Man

    The ‘Dutch Declaration of the Rights of Man’ envisaged that no power on earth should have the right to control the destinies of the people living in another country By KSS Seshan Colonialism that emerged as a dominant international factor at the beginning of the modern period was the quintessence of authoritarianism, exploitation, imperialism and economic domination of a powerful nation leading to political and economic subjugation of another country. It worked on the premise that the ‘wealth of the nations’ if not exploited by the native country itself due to its inherent lack of skills, then there was every justification that another country with its resources, ability and strength could bring out the wealth of that country by subjugating it. The forceful occupation of the underdeveloped Afro-Asian countries by several European powers after the 14th and 15th centuries for economic gain became the order of the day. Spain, Portugal,…
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    Seven Indians among injured in German market attack

    Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance,” the MEA said New Delhi: Seven Indians have been injured in the deadly car-ramming attack in the eastern German city of Magdeburg and the Indian embassy in Berlin is providing them all possible assistance, official sources said on Saturday night. A 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at a Christmas market on Friday evening in Saxony-Anhalt state’s Magdeburg, leaving at least five people, including a nine-year-old, dead and nearly 200 injured, according to German authorities. Three out of seven injured Indians have been discharged from hospital, the Indian government sources said. Condemning the “horrific and senseless” attack, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian mission in Germany is in contact with the Indians injured. It, however, did not specify the number of Indians injured. In a post on…
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    Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent ‘friendly fire’ incident, US military says

    The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Both the pilots are safe. Dubai: Two US Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident, the US military said Sunday. Both pilots were recovered alive, with one suffering minor injuries in the incident. The incident came as the US military conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, though the US military’s Central Command did not elaborate on what their mission was at the time. “The guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, which is part of the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, mistakenly fired on and hit the F/A-18, which was flying off the USS Harry S. Truman,” Central Command said in a statement.
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    Nine killed, many injured as Israel bombards refugee camp in Gaza

    In another incident, Palestinian killed by an Israeli drone in the Khirbet al-Adas area, north of the city Gaza: At least nine people were killed in Israeli shelling on the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian sources. Israeli warplanes targeted in the morning a gathering of Palestinians west of the al-Shati refugee camp on Saturday, said Mahmoud Basal, spokesman for Civil Defence in Gaza. Basal told Xinhua that seven people were killed and some others injured in the strike, all of whom were taken to the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City. Medical workers also recovered a body and a number of wounded persons after an Israeli airstrike on a house in the vicinity of al-Ta’min school in central Gaza, according to Basal. Meanwhile, in southern Gaza’s Rafah, medics said that a Palestinian was killed by an Israeli drone in the Khirbet al-Adas area, north of the city, Xinhua news agency reported. Sources and eyewitnesses…
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    PM Modi pens heartfelt letter to Ashwin, equates retirement to ‘carrom ball’

    Prime Minister says the latter’s “jersey no. 99 will be sorely missed” in the cricket field New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his heartiest congratulations to off-spin maestro Ravichandran Ashwin on his illustrious career who retired from international cricket. The PM said the latter’s “jersey no. 99 will be sorely missed” in the cricket field. Concluding his 14-year international career after the Gabba Test ended in a draw, Ashwin has left behind a rich legacy as one of India’s greatest match-winners. His last international game was the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide, where he took 1-53 in his 18 overs and made 29 runs with the bat. In his letter, PM Modi described Ashwin’s retirement as a surprising twist and equated it to an unexpected carrom ball instead of the anticipated off-breaks. “The announcement of your retirement from international cricket surprised fans in India and across the world. At a time when everyone was looking…
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    Four killed in separate road accidents in MP’s Raisen district

    According to police officials, a truck, coming from behind rammed two-wheeler, killing its three riders on the spot Raisen: Four persons were killed in two separate road accidents in Madhya Pradesh’s Raisen district, police said on Sunday. A motorbike collided with a tractor-trolley on Saturday night in Udaipura town, around 100 km from the district headquarters. A truck coming from behind then crushed the two-wheeler, killing its three riders, Udaipura police station in-charge Yashwant Singh said. The deceased have been identified as Lakhan Singh Rajput (35), Devesh Singh Rajput (21) and Raja Shrivas (21), the police said. In another accident, a motorcycle rider, identified as Chen Singh Lodhi (23), was killed after being hit by a truck on Bhopal-Deori road on Saturday night, an official said. The police seized the trucks involved in both the accidents and registered a case against drivers, the officials said.
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    From reel to real: Cops nab wanted gangster during ‘Pushpa 2’ show

    Meshram was on run for 10 months and was eventually tracked down after police learnt about his interest in the recently-released film Nagpur: Moviegoers watching a late-night show of ‘Pushpa 2‘ at a multiplex in Maharashtra’s Nagpur witnessed a real-life action scene as police stormed the cinema hall and arrested a man wanted in murder and drug cases. The dramatic arrest of Vishal Meshram shortly after midnight on Thursday left the packed audience stunned, but police assured them that they could continue enjoying the movie as they nabbed the accused and took him away. Meshram was on the run for 10 months and was eventually tracked down after police learnt about his interest in the recently-released film, an official from Pachpaoli police station said on Sunday. The gangster had 27 cases against him, including two of murder and drug trafficking, and was known for his violent tendencies, even attacking police in the past,…
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    CCPA fines coaching institute for misleading ads on UPSC exam results

    “The decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers as a class and ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made of any goods or services which contravenes the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act,” according to an official statement issued on Sunday New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 lakh for misleading advertisement on Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study regarding the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2023 and has directed the coaching institute to discontinue the misleading advertisements with immediate effect. “The decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers as a class and ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made of any goods or services which contravenes the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act,” according to an official statement issued on Sunday. “In view of the violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the CCPA, headed…
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    PM Modi to attend Christmas celebrations hosted by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India tomorrow

    During the event, PM Modi is expected to interact with key leaders from the Christian community, including Cardinals, Bishops, and prominent lay figures New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Christmas celebrations organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) at the CBCI Centre in New Delhi at 6.30 p.m. on Monday – marking a historic occasion as it will be the first time a Prime Minister will be present at the festive event at the headquarters of the Catholic Church in the country. During the event, PM Modi is expected to interact with key leaders from the Christian community, including Cardinals, Bishops, and prominent lay figures. His presence highlights the government’s commitment to fostering inclusive cultural dialogue and strengthening relations with the Christian community, a PMO statement said. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, established in 1944, is a significant body that represents the interests of Catholics across India.…
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    Kuwait bestows its highest honour ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’ to PM Modi

    The honour has been previously awarded to foreign leaders like Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and George Bush besides other dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth and Prince Muhammad bin Salman Kuwait City: Kuwait on Sunday bestowed its highest honour ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in appreciation of his distinguished achievements and the efforts made to strengthen the relations between the two countries. This is the 20th international honour given to PM Modi by a country. ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’ is a knighthood order of Kuwait and is named after the seventh ruler of Kuwait, Mubarak bin Sabah Al-Sabah, who assumed power in 1896 and took Kuwait to new heights during his reign. The Order is awarded to Heads of State and foreign Sovereigns and to members of foreign royal families in sign of friendship. It has been previously awarded to foreign leaders like Bill Clinton, Prince Charles…

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      BRS MLAs slam Congress for avoiding Formula-E discussion in Assembly

      Former Ministers G Jagadish Reddy, Vemula Prashanth Reddy, and Talasani Srinivas Yadav said the government was using false allegations against Rama Rao to divert attention from its unfulfilled promises to the public Hyderabad: BRS leaders launched a scathing attack on the Congress government for filing baseless cases against the party working president and senior MLA KT Rama Rao and avoiding a discussion on the Formula-E car race in the Assembly. Former Ministers G Jagadish Reddy, Vemula Prashanth Reddy, and Talasani Srinivas Yadav said the government was using false allegations against Rama Rao to divert attention from its unfulfilled promises to the public. Speaking at the Assembly Media Point on Friday, Jagadish Reddy questioned the Congress government’s hesitation to debate the issue in the…

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      30-year-old woman found dead in forest in Bhupalpally

      Reports indicate that Shailaja had been involved in an extramarital affair with a man from Ankushapur village for the past few years. The police suspect that her death may have been caused by her partner. Villagers reported that Shailaja had been missing for the past two days before the police were alerted. Bhupalpally: A 30-year-old woman was found dead in the forest near Ankushapur village of Kataram mandal of the district on Friday. The deceased was identified as K Shailaja of Kamalapur village of the mandal. According to reports, Shailaja was reportedly having an extra-marital affair with a person from Ankushapur village for the last few years. The police suspect that she might have been killed by the person she was…

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      Ethiopian wolves’ taste for nectar! Is Africa’s most endangered carnivore a pollinator?

      Normally a specialised rodent hunter, the Ethiopian wolf is the first large carnivorous predator documented consuming nectar By Sandra Lai, University of Oxford Oxford: Every year in the highlands of Ethiopia, when the rain returns after a parched dry season, a dazzling sight unfolds. Vast fields of a plant known as the Ethiopian red hot poker revive from their crinkled, withered state and bloom into fiery torch-like flowers. From June to November, these bright blossoms offer a precious resource: a profusion of sweet nectar. Among the humming flash of sunbirds and insects drawn to the flowers, an unusual visitor appears: the Ethiopian wolf. Approaching a cone-shaped flower head, it licks the bottom, lapping up nectar and looking quite visibly pleased. As it…

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      16 Palestinians killed, many injured as Israeli forces bombard Gaza

      Six more killed in bombing on the house of the Al-Zaytouniya family near the Al-Tabi’in School in the Al-Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza City Gaza: At least 16 Palestinians were killed by Israeli bombings in northern Gaza, the Palestinian official news agency WAFA reported. At least 10 people were killed on Wednesday night and some others injured when the Israeli aircraft bombed the house of the Al-Najjar family in the town of Jabalia, WAFA said. Six more people were killed due to Israeli bombing on the house of the Al-Zaytouniya family near the Al-Tabi’in School in the Al-Daraj neighborhood, east of Gaza City, it added. The Israeli army has not commented on these incidents, Xinhua news agency reported. Meanwhile, at least 24 Palestinians were…

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      Odisha sets up staunch armed force unit for wildlife protection in Similipal Tiger Reserve

      The APR force with 131 personnel of different categories will form a joint task force to protect wildlife in STR Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set up a dedicated company of Armed Police Reserve (APR) force to strengthen wildlife protection in Similipal Tiger Reserve, a notification by the home department said. The APR force with 131 personnel of different categories will form a joint task force, said another notification issued by the Forest, Environment & Climate Change department. Administrative control of the force will be under Mayurbhanj SP, while operational control will be managed in consultation with the field director of Similipal Tiger Reserve and the joint task force. The purpose of this force is to bolster anti-poaching efforts, protect wildlife and…

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      Opposition, BJP MPs jostle in Parliament premises; BJP claims Rahul pushed aged MP

      The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing the senior member, a charge rejected by the Congress leader. New Delhi: A face-off between the opposition and NDA MPs in Parliament premises over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar left former minister Pratap Chandra Sarangi injured. The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing the senior member, a charge rejected by the Congress leader. Trouble began when the INDIA bloc members insisted on entering Parliament through the BJP MPs holding a protest instead of using the space left empty on one side of the staircase of the Makar Dwar, used by members to enter and exit the building. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said BJP MP Mukesh Rajput was also injured in the melee. Prime Minister Narendra…

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      Yamuna illegal sand mining: NGT issues notice to bodies in suo motu case

      The NGT has sought a response from authorities, including the district magistrates of north Delhi and Ghaziabad, over alleged instances of illegal sand mining in the River Yamuna floodplain New Delhi: The NGT has sought a response from authorities, including the district magistrates of north Delhi and Ghaziabad, over alleged instances of illegal sand mining in the River Yamuna floodplain. A bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel had taken a suo motu (on its own) cognisance of a newspaper report on the large-scale illegal mining in the floodplain between Alipur in north Delhi and Panchayara in Ghaziabad. The district magistrates of north Delhi and Ghaziabad and the Lucknow regional office of the Union Ministry…

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      78 pc SMBs in India use AI: Salesforce report

      The 6th edition of the ‘Small & Medium Business Trends’ report by Salesforce surveyed 3,350 leaders from Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) across 26 countries New Delhi: According to a report, as many as 78 per cent of SMBs in India using artificial intelligence (AI) have reported revenue growth. The 6th edition of the ‘Small & Medium Business Trends’ report by Salesforce surveyed 3,350 leaders from Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) across 26 countries. It highlighted a growing trend among SMBs to adopt AI technologies to enhance their operations and drive revenue. The report said 78 per cent of Indian SMBs are either using or experimenting with AI, with automated service chatbots, marketing campaign optimisation, and content generation as their top…

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      Folk artist Mogilaiah of Balagam movie fame passes away

      Padma shri awardee, Mogilaiah who shot to fame with his song in Telugu movie Balagam, died of kidney ailment Hyderabad: Popular folk artist Mogilaiah, who shot to fame with the Tollywood movie Balagam, passed away on Thursday morning. Mogilaiah, was undergoing treatment for kidney ailment at a private hospital in Warangal. However, he breathed his last early on Thursday morning. Apart from Balagam director Venu and crew, the State government too had supported his treatment expenditure.

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      Telangana: Remand prisoner dies of heart attack in Jagital sub-jail

      Jail authorities immediately shifted Mallesham to Jagtial government hospital, where he breathed his last while undergoing treatment Jagtial: A remand prisoner, Kyatham Mallesham (43) died, reportedly of heart attack in the Jagtial Sub-Jail here on Thursday morning. Mallesham suffered a heart attack in the morning. Jail authorities immediately shifted him to the Jagtial government hospital, where he breathed his last while undergoing treatment. Mallesham was a native of Ramannapet of Mallaial mandal. Further details are awaited.

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