Israel-Palestine War

In a significant and alarming turn of events, the Israel-Palestine conflict has witnessed a major escalation, marked by a multi-front attack launched by Hamas, the Palestinian militant group involving the firing of thousands of missiles at various Israeli locations. Hamas military commander Muhammad Deif explicitly declared these attacks as retaliation for what is deemed as Israel’s “desecration of the Al-Aqsa” mosque in Jerusalem.

News Analysis of Assembly Elections in Five States

The assembly elections in five states—Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram, and Telangana—have far-reaching implications for the nation’s political arena. These states collectively hold sway over 83 Lok Sabha seats, with a pronounced emphasis on the Hindi heartland, specifically Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.

One Nation, One Election

The central government, motivated by a desire for efficiency and progress, set up a committee to investigate the viability of ‘one nation, one election’ in September 2023. The committee, which is led by former president, Ram Nath Kovind, has been tasked with investigating how the nation may resume holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state legislatures, as it did up until 1967. In India, the concept of simultaneous elections is not new, as until 1967, it was the norm.

Chandrayaan-3

Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, marked a historic achievement as it embarked on a mission to unravel the mysteries of our closest celestial companion. This remarkable mission achieved a successful launch and landing on the untouched south pole of moon’s surface. This ambitious undertaking marked a significant milestone in India’s space exploration history, building upon the lessons and successes gleaned from Chandrayaan-1 and Chandrayaan-2.

G20 Summit

The 18th G20 Summit recently concluded in New Delhi, India, marking the country’s inaugural hosting of this event on September 10, 2023. The summit’s central theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” draws inspiration from ancient Sanskrit texts and underscores the commitment to sustainable development.

India that is Bharat

Recently, invitations sent by President Droupadi Murmu to the heads of countries and the chief ministers of Indian states for an official banquet at the G-20 Summit in New Delhi created a flutter as the word ‘India’ was replaced with ‘Bharat’. Instead of the usual ‘President of India’, the invitation cards said, ‘President of Bharat’. Government sources told The Hindu, dated September 05, 2023, that the word ‘Bharat’ will be used more and more in the coming months for official communication.