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iCloud will now Scan Child Abuse Images

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Pragyan Jaiminy
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iCloud UPLOADS TO BE SCANNED FOR CHILD ABUSE IMAGES

AFTER MAJOR TECHGIANTS LIKE GOOGLE, FACEBOOK AND MICROSOFT, APPLE’s iCloud HAS NOW ANNOUNCED A SYSTEM TO DETECT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL IN DEVICES BASED IN US.

Apple on Thursday announced their decision to implement a system to check whether the uploads comply to the guidelines in the States. The database of US National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and other child safety organizations will be used. The computer system made to detect known abuse images will be called as NeuralMatch. While unveiling their plans for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, they talked about this tool. There are rumors that Apple plans to even scan users’ encrypted chats for child safety.

NGOs working for Child Safety and Rights have appreciated the steps taken by Apple Inc. towards child safety and protection. Significantly, Apple previously has been under pressure from the US governments due to their strict privacy policies.

HOW DOES THE TOOL WORK?

Before uploading an image on iCloud, the on-device system will run a matching process by turning the images into hashes. Then comparing with known CSAM hashes. The known Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) will be fetched from various child safety organizations. In case, the image fails the test performed by NeuralMatch, the trillion-dollar company will do a manual review of each report to confirm whether the tool was accurate or not. The company claims the system to have extremely high level of accuracy. Along with the false positive cases below one in a trillion.

In case, the user’s upload fails even in a manual review. They plan to take actions against those users including disabling accounts and reporting to the authorities.

Moreover, Apple as of now plans only to scan iCloud uploads and not users’ personal libraries storing data locally. They also told, if users feel that their accounts have been unlawfully locked can appeal for unlocking of the accounts.

PRIVACY CONCERNS

Several civil liberties groups have raised concerns over Apple’s tool. They called it a betrayal of users’ trust on the company’s privacy policy. Some cybersecurity experts also cautioned that this could lead to scanning of devices generally by governments to shut political dissents. Also, this tool would make computer researchers impossible to check whether Apple is obeying to the pre-decided usage of the tool or not. Matthew Green, a security researcher at Johns Hopkins University said, ”Whether they turn out to be right or wrong on that point hardly matters. This will break the dam- governments will demand it from everyone.”

Though the company says that this new tool offers ample amount of privacy to the users and only cross-checks for CSAM. But there always exists a back-door for iCloud compromise on the users’ privacy when the authorities want.

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India In Tokyo Day 12&13:Doing For Best

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Rythm Singh
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Team India in action in Tokyo 2020

Previews of team India on day 12&13:

India’s action on Wednesday had a moment of pride as boxer Lovlina Borgohain won a bronze medal. India’s third medal at Tokyo 2020 and the second bronze medal. Assam’s Borgohain stunned the bronze in the women’s welterweight category. After losing 5-0 against reigning world champion Busenaz Sürmeneli of Turkey in the 69kg semi-finals.

Ravi Dahiya claimed a wordless result in freestyle 57kg Wrestling. Despite being 2-9 down, he fought back within the eleventh hour to win by Fall. That is pinning your shoulder’s opponents to the mat. He will play the trophy match tomorrow. Deepak Punia lost his Semifinal and will fight in the Bronze medal match now.

Neeraj Chopra qualified for the men’s javelin throw finals by the Group A qualification with a throw of 86.65m. However, Shivpal Singh failed to do so in Group B. On the opposite hand, India faces Argentina within the women’s hockey semi-finals later. In their third-ever Olympics, it’ll be their first-ever last-four appearance.

In wrestling, both Ravi Dahiya (57kg) and Deepak Punia (86kg) won their opening two bouts. They also made their way into the respective semi-finals. Anshu Malik, who lost her opening bout in women’s 57kg, will compete within the repechage round next.

Indian hockey teams:

In the last Indian participation for the day, the women’s hockey team lost 1-2 to Argentina despite taking an early lead. Thus ending their golden dream. They will be up against Great Britain within the trophy match.

In some events held at the Olympics India won two medals to take their overall tally from Tokyo 2020 to five. It all began with the men’s Indian hockey team defeating Germany 5-4 to win the Olympics bronze. In an emotional day for Team India, Manpreet Singh’s men fought well and made an excellent comeback to finish their 41-year old medal drought, adding their 12th hockey medal to their history.

Indian freestyle wrestlers & racewalkers:

The most important clash of the day was between Ravi Dahiya and Zavur Uguev as India hoped for a historic gold medal. Dahiya was ruthless in making an exciting comeback to qualify for the final. Ravi presented a good fight in the final, a bit like the semi. Yet, eventually, the Russian did enough to win 7-4. Deepak Punia, during a heartbreaking result for India, was leading in his trophy match till the last 10 seconds, before losing 4-2.

It was also the end of the road for Anshu Malik, who lost the repechage round. Vinesh Phogat also lost her quarterfinals and also had her chances of a Bronze dashed after her vanquisher Kaladzinskaya lost within the semi.

In the men’s 20km racewalk final, Sandeep Kumar finished highest for India at 23rd, while Rahul Rohilla and KT Irfan ended at 47th and 51st.

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Sikkim’s Road Minister Visit Melli Landslide Area

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the sikkim today
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Road Minister Sikkim Samdup Lepcha

Road Minister GoS Shri. Samdup Lepcha accompanied by officials from Roads and Bridges Department, Area Incharge Tilak Basnet and others made a visit. They inspected the various damage to roads due to landslides in and around Melli Bazar in South Sikkim to take stock of restoration activities to bring carried out at Melli availing convenience to the masses of the area.

Due to the incessant rain in the State for the last many days, major landslides have occurred in various places in Sikkim. These have damaged highways and other Roads connectivity.

In this regard, Minister Lepcha also carried out the road inspection from Melli to Jorethang Road. Along with Jorethang to Legship Highway to see the current conditions of the Roads with the concerned officials.

At Jorethang, Minister accompanied by Area MLA Smt. Sunita Gazmer, officials from the concerned Department and others to inspect the landslide damaged areas of Jorethang to Legship Highway road at Baiguney and Sisney in West Sikkim.

Minister seeks the details of damages and asked the officials to initiate the work to facilitate the traffic movement. He also directed them to inform him about the status of the works on a regular basis.

During, the day-long inspection Road Minister directed the department officials to look for the necessary and immediate measures. Also directed them to clear the roadside debris and to remain vigilant.

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TWO YEARS SINCE ABROGATION OF ARTICLE 370: KASHMIR MOVES FORWARD TO DEVELOPMENT IN ITS TRUEST SENSE

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Palden Lepcha
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article 370 The Sikkim Today

It has been two years since the present, PM Modi led NDA government on 5th August 2019, took a historical move by revoking decades-long controversial Article 370 and Article 35A in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). It ensured everyone in J&K come at par with the rest of the nation by securing all the rights and privileges accessible to the citizens of the country. The articles proved to be an inhibitor for the growth and development of the region.

With its annulment, the region is witnessing a rapid pace of all-around growth and development. Although with regard to the overall political situation in Kashmir valley, some might argue that it has been a slow and long path since the abrogation of disputed articles. The recent all party meeting in New Delhi on June 24th 2021 with PM Modi gave hopes to all the stakeholders. However, at present, the center is looking forward to start the next level of political transition-assembly elections- in the UT. Also, to seek support for the legitimacy of the delimitation process.

Positive Changes:

Amidst all this, it is hard to overlook the positive changes in the social and economical fronts since the abrogation of the disputed articles. Gender equality, equal rights to West Pakistan refugees (WPR) along with equal rights to SC, ST and other backwards sections of society have become major tools for development.

Gender Equality-

Concerning gender equality, things have changed a lot. New opportunities, have opened up for women in the region in a safer environment towards personal and social development. Kashmiri women are at par with Kashmiri men as their ‘State Subject Status’ and their property rights are in their hands.

Marginal Rights-

The refugees from West Pakistan, deprived of the citizenship of the state and not issued the permanent resident certificate (PRC). Similarly, the sanitation workers brought to the state in 1953 to quell protests were also deprived of their citizenship rights. The Abrogation of Article 370 ushered in a new ray of hope for these marginalized sections by providing them citizenship.

‘Naya Kashmir’:

In this ‘changing Kashmir’, the youth have moved far from the ‘stone-pelting Fridays’ to talks of education, business and development. The unemployment rate has reduced significantly, wherein thousands of young aspiring entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the government’s financial support. The central government has also taken steps in establishing premium Indian educational institutes like IIT, IIM and AIIMS in the region. This assures the betterment of youth and to channelize them towards education.

Mega Projects:

With regard to mega projects in the erstwhile state, the central government has sanctioned funds. These are essential for fast and sustained development in the region. As many as 15 power projects inaugurated and the foundation stone for 20 others worth Rupees ten thousand crores laid. Increasing the power production capacity of J&K to 20,000 MW.

Separately, the Jammu Baramula Railway Line fast-tracked and is nearing its completion. The world’s highest railway bridge over river Chenab made, considered to be an engineering marvel. Also on Jan 7, 2021, the central government approved an industrial development project worth Rupees 28,400 crore for the UT.

Tourism and other businesses:

Furthermore, the government has reiterated its focus on tourism for the land to be known as ‘heaven on earth’. With easing rules for both small businessmen and tourists on all fronts by approving a business revival package of Rupees 1,352.99 crore. The government also initiated the new Wool Processing, Handicrafts and Handloom Policy, 2020. This revives the horticulture and handicraft industries, which providing livelihood to about 30 lakh people directly and indirectly in Kashmir.

Curbing Terrorism:

Moving our focus to terrorism, incidents of violence have reduced significantly in Kashmir valley. According to the MHA report, security forces have achieved major success against terrorists. Terror-related activities also reduced to one-third in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370. A 40% decrease of involvement of brainwashed local youth of Kashmir valley to take up arms against India.

Although the road from abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A has been rough politically. Due to many external and internal entities, the step of integration of people to people by revocation of the articles has proven to be a maiden step towards equality for citizens of J&K. This ensures of providing equal rights to deprived sections, at par with citizens of rest of the country. Further, also proved to be a milestone in the assimilation of J&K with rest of India. This abrogation acts as a foundation stone for the new J&K along with a bridge connecting the region with the rest of India in its truest sense.

(The writer is a Research Scholar of ICFAI University and can be contacted on Email ID annop2017@gmail.com )

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Top Digital Marketing Channels

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Karan Arora
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Digital Marketing Lesson

There are a lot of options or platforms when it comes to online marketing. They all have pros and cons and they’re each ideal for different realms. Today let’s learn about digital marketing channels and how to choose them.

SEO

Around 93% of all internet sessions start with SEO or Search Engine Optimization. It is one of the most prominent digital marketing channels.

SEO helps us to rank our website well in search engines like Google which helps us to grow. The mantra of growing a website is that our content should be unique and creative to increase traffic.

SEO aids the customers to interact with you. When people search for something related to your business it will appear on the top of the search list. Uses of SEO:

  • Increase your visibility online
  • Helps to get qualified leads of the customers
  • Builds your site’s value over time.

Pay–Per Click (PPC)

PPC ads are the online advertisements, displayed on websites or social media. When the customer clicks on the PPC, one has to pay.

The digital marketing channel is useful for quick interaction with the customer. This reasons PPC ads’ presence on websites and social media. These ads are converted into sales and are an efficient way to business online.

Better than growing organically or normal SEO. PPC ads are placed to target the audience and set the reach according to the visitors on the website. Demographic characteristics also plays an important role in these ads.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Around 80-90% of people use social media such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Quora or Pinterest. We can upload the content on daily basis and promote it to a large audience as posts, reels or stories. These will give a good reach to the audience and through this, we can reach out to more customers online. We can use social media as an advertisement mode only if we want to:

  • Build brand awareness
  • Engage with the audience
  • Generate leads through ads.

CONTENT MARKETING

Content Marketing is the practice of making content for blogs, posts or websites. Unique content will attract the audience or some of them may buy your services or products. Content marketing works greatly on online platforms. You can optimize your content for search engines like Google, share that content on social media and through the mail. Creating content for the audience is better for the business. After going through the content the customers start building relationships with you for dealing or doing business. Good content helps the customer to trust you, your products and services. The following demands should be in consideration:

  • Increase brand awareness
  • Improve your brand’s reputation and build trust with your audience
  • Reach people at various parts of the marketing funnel.

EMAIL

Another powerful digital marketing tool is email. You can use email to make leads and it is a formal way to reach the customer or audience. A customer showing interest to you via email is best use of email marketing. Contacting you through mail helps to build a relationship. Via email, you can share your company’s blogs, special offers or any updates. The demands are:

  • Nurture existing leads
  • Builds relationships with customers and prospects
  • Stay top of mind among your subscribers.

WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

To attract audience digital marketing is efficient. With the aim that visitors should give a positive response. They might purchase the services or product that is profitable for the business.

By keeping these things in mind we have to develop or design website that encourages the audience. They should stay on your website, visit again and this may lead them to buy the service or product. To get success in this you need to follow some steps:

  • Professionally Styled: A professional should install the website. It should also be correct and clear. Otherwise it will make a negative impact on the company.
  • User Friendly: If people find your website attractive it will increase the traffic, this means you’re winning the customer.
  • Secure: If your website is not secure and the customer’s information can be stolen, then they will avoid visiting it. They may also restrict others from visiting your website

Use Web Designing or development if you meet your demands such as:

  • Create a positive impression on website visitors
  • Encourage website visitors to stay longer on your website
  • Drive more conversions with your site.

AMAZON MARKETING

Amazon conducts maximum sales. If you run any an e-commerce business, then focusing to improve your business on Amazon will be very beneficial. Amazon provides you with a big opportunity to improve and run your business online. You should focus on Amazon if:

  • Reach more online shoppers
  • Improve your e-commerce SEO
  • Boost your e-commerce sales.

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Ladakh Standoff: 12th round of meeting

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Shrishti Gupta
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Ladakh Standoff

Meeting between the Corps commander officers of the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) scheduled. On the Ladakh standoff at 10:30 AM tomorrow on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

“Both sides are expected to talk over the disentanglement of the hot spring. As well as the Gogra Heights of eastern Ladakh”, according to the sources of the Indian Army.

India and China have betrothed in a military standoff for almost a year. Even so, both sides disentangle from the most disputable and debatable Pangong Lake area. It happened only last month after considerable talks at the political and military Level on Ladakh Standoff.

The preceding round of military discussion between both sides held on April 9. The Indian Army told the PLA that disentanglement at all friction points on the conflicted border was pivotal for de-escalation.

“Here we are waiting to see if there is any mutually acceptable deal at Hot Spring and Gogra”, a second official added asking to stay anonymous.

Since June 6 last year, the Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have held 11 rounds of discussion between corps commander level officers to settle the issues of border row in eastern Ladakh. Both sides have had little to no success in hammering an official agreement for disentanglement of opposing soldiers deployed at friction points on the contested LAC.

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iPhone 13 Paving Way For IPD’S

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Karan Arora
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iPhone 13

iPHONE 13 PAVING WAY FOR INTEGRATED PASSIVE DEVICES (IPD’S):

Apple gave an update to the public and media of soon launching their new product, iPhone13 in the market. They also said that there will be a big surprise for everyone because the iPhone13 will be a next-level iPhone till date.

Apple revealed that IPhone13 will have a 120Hz LTPO display on both the Pro models with the improved battery life. Though battery life has been improved from iPhone X but IPhone13 has been summed up version. This will give out better results than other models and thanks to the efficient 5G modem. They also revealed that they have focused on camera also and also launched a new mode i.e. Video Portrait Mode. IPhone13 will be a device with a notch that is shrunk. There are rumors spread that at least one version of the new iPhone may come with a port less design. So we might see a display gracing the iPhone

Latest updates given by Apple till 1st August:

  • The supplier of iPhone13 chips TSMC was effected by gas contamination. However, it doesn’t seem that there will be any delay or it has affected Apple’s Production timeline.
  • A report said that Apple has ordered more than 100 million of A15 bionic chips for iPhone13
  • Apple may offer fast 2–watt charging, which will compete with Samsung Galaxy S21 series.

IPhone13 release date and Price:

Due to coronavirus the launch of iPhone12 was delayed, but this time the release date is expected in September. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the iPhone13 will be launched at the normal schedule i.e. September.

The supplier of A15 bionic chips for iPhone13 i.e. TSMC has been hit by gas contamination in July according to Nikkei Asia. But it doesn’t seem that this has impacted the release date of iPhone13 based on the report.

In 2020, Apple warned that the launch date of the IiPhone12 will not be in September. But in 2021 Apple announced earnings for its June quarter, they didn’t wait for anything and announced to launch iPhone13. Apple did call some shortage issues, but it hasn’t affected the release dates of iPhone13.

          If Apple releases iPhone13 according to the schedule, then we can see iPhone13 on the fourth Friday of September. According to the calendar, the date on the fourth Friday of September is September 24.

iPhone13 price:

Till now there is an approximate idea that, iPhone 13 will cost around $699, $799, $999 and $1099, respectively. Apple tends to keep the price of each model relatively close to the preceding model

A report by TrendForce said that iPhone13 should be relatively on par with the current iPhone13 models. TrendForce also said that the iPhone13 Pro models won’t have a 1TB storage option.

There are rumors also spread that the size of iPhone13 will be the same as iPhone12: 5.4 –inch iPhone13 mini, a 6.1 –inch iPhone13, a 6.1 inch iPhone13 Pro and a 6.7 –inch iphone13 Pro Max.

As of now the sale of the iPhone12 Mini has not been so tremendous as compared to other models iPhone12. Reports claims that Apple is still launching the iPhone13 mini. Let’s assume that there will be four models that will be launching in September and these will be in the iPhone13 family. A 5G iPhoneSE is not expected to be launched until next year. But iPhone Flip may be launched within the next two years.

iPhone13 name:

Earlier rumors pointed Apple will give a certain name to iPhone13 series, since Apple went from iPhone11 to iPhone12 last year. There are rumors spread that Apple will be launching the iPhone13 series as iPhone 12s.

However, till the release we are not sure about what will be the name. A new report claims that Apple will be sticking to the name of iPhone13. According to the report in the Economic Daily News, the iPhone13 will be the mirror of the iPhone12 on the basis of design and name.

iPhone 13 design:

A set of iPhone13 dummy units have gotten the hands-on treatment by Apple insider. Some of the biggest inbuilt changes such as of speaker that will be placed on the top of the device. There is a new diagonal arrangement for regular iPhone13 and a larger camera module for iPhone13 Pro.

The SIM card slot will move down the device and the positions of the power button, will also be moved down a little bit.

iPhone13 Pro Max could be slightly larger than its predecessor. There is also a variety of information that has been leaked that the iPhone13 will come with a smaller notch compared to the notches that were in the iPhone12 series, the notch with processor series is somewhere bulky.

Apple will design this type of notch by downsizing on the new iPhone by combining the separated infrared flood illuminator, sensor and dot projector, which is the same as the iPhone12’s face ID unlocking system. In iPhone13 we can see two new sensors and a narrower notch on top of the screen.

Digitimes’ report:

Digitimes has given a separate report that the die size of the VCSEL chips that are used in the face ID unlocking system is shrunk by 40 to 50% which means that the iPhone13 will come up with the smaller notch

The earpiece speaker would no longer be housed in the notch but it is placed on the top bezel. The dummy of iPhone13 Pro max dummy gave an idea that itx could be slightly thicker than iPhone12 pro max

A rumor that was spread out was that iPhone13 would be getting an under-display Touch ID because from last year it is necessary to wear a mask and some people remove their mask to unlock their iPhone so to avoid this, touch ID can be placed under the display.

iPhone13 colors:

The rumors spread about iPhone13 colors that there are four color options for-black, silver, rose gold and sunset gold.

iPhone13 specs:

The chip might be upgraded as in iPhone12 A14 bionic chip was used. But the reports said that in iPhone13 A15 bionic chip can be used which is a powerful chip than the A14 chip.

A report came out that Apple has ordered up to 100 million A15 chips which mean Apple is expecting more high demand for iPhone13 than iPhone12.

In storage, the iPhone13 can go up from 64 GB to 512GB, though a new analyst report said that the iPhone13 can get up to 1TB of storage. This is the highest storage that any iPhone will have till now.

iPhone13 cameras:

The reports suggested that iPhone13 Pro and iPhone13 Pro Max will be offered with six new ultra-wide lenses. iPhone 12 Pro models sport a 5 element ultra wide-angle lens. It’s a rule that the more elements in a lens, the better the quality of the image.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also claims that the iPhone13 series will offer ultra-wide autofocus which will give more sharp image.  Analyst Ross Young had predicted that Apple phones will come with large sensors for starters. Larger sensors mean more light intake by the sensors and camera. This will help to boost the quality of low light pictures

iPhone13 battery and Charging:

The iPhone12 models do not have a good battery life test. But iPhone12 pro max has impressed with its large battery. Mingh Chi Kuo said about the so-called soft battery technology in iPhone 13 that the new iPhones can offer increased battery capacity without growing the design footprint.

The iPhone13 pro max has gained an 18% increase from 3,687 Mah to 4,352 mAH. The iPhone12 maxes out at 20w charging, but Apple is offering 25w charging this year. The iPhone13 could offer reverse wireless charging which means the iPhone can now charge Airpods and Apple Watch.

iPhone13 and iOS 15:

The top iOS 15 features include updates to FaceTime that will allow you to watch videos and share content. Also, a new Focus mode for managing notifications, and improvements in maps, messages, wallet, weather and other in-built apps.

IPhone 13 may come up with the feature hidden in iOS 1t. The key feature is that the iPhone 13 could understand and learn the predictive charging notifications. This system would learn your phone usage and charging habits, much like Optimized Charging does already. However, it will warn you that when you have to charge your device when you’re at a suitable place.

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Vacation of Pakistan occupied Kashmir

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Arshey Bhardwaj
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Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

A strong determination for creating New Face of India by the 75th year of Independence in 2022. India’s 74th year of Independence showcases, how India has progressed in military, space, education and health. Respecting the collaborative efforts during the epidemic by frontliners and cross border issue management. Commemorating 50 years of Indian Armed Forces victory over Pakistan in 1971. India has also taken over the UNSC presidency for the month of August 2021.

Further, India’s envoy to United Nations Tirumurti said, “Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. If there needs to be a change in status, it is the vacation of Pakistan occupied Kashmir” while responding to a journalist who asked about the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir at a press conference.

Brief Background:

Pakistan occupied Kashmir is part of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan hence an integral part of India. It has been illegitimately under the control of Pakistan since 22 October, 1947. Tribal lashkars supported by Pakistan had invaded the then princely state of J&K. After which the ruler of the Jammu and Kashmir state acceded to India by signing –

Instrument Of Accession according to which the Dominion Legislature was to make laws only in regards with DEFENCE, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, COMMUNICATION, ANCILLARY. The External Affairs included the implementations of treaties and agreements with other countries, extradition and surrendering of criminals to the then His Majesty outside India.

Pakistan’s Argument on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir– Pakistani argue that the people of “Northern Area’s” now called “Gilgit-Baltistan” revolted against the then Maharaja Hari Singh of Kashmir on the eve of lapse of British paramountcy in 1947 and willingly joined Pakistan.

On contrary, the popular perception is Gilgit- Baltistan’s annexation was forceful and the consent of people never sought.

UN’s Role – An Unfair Play:

Toput an end to external aggression and armed confrontation India with the hope of a fair and legitimate solution. The issue referred to the United Nation. The UN Security Council major powers equated the aggressor state of Pakistan with the victim state of Jammu and Kashmir. In other attempts, India’s viewpoint clearly disregarded.

A separate constitution and no constitution-

The 45 years of the Cold War and India’s decision of not to be a part of any bloc instead led to the creation of NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) paves an independent path for a long colonised nation. This also frustrated the western nation, joined by Pakistan. The UN security decision seemed to be a deliberate attempt to disregard India’s legitimate position in Kashmir.

In September 1951, the people of J&K elected a Constituent Assembly (members were elected unopposed). It went on to ratify accession of the state to India on February 15, 1954. Finally, led to the assembly drafting a constitution for the state, adopted on November 17, 1956. It came into force subsequently on January 26, 1957. India held it’s free, fair, democratic, and legitimate, and regarded the UN resolutions (related to troops pull out and holding of the plebiscite) as irrelevant and inoperative. This is in view of the prolonged Pakistani non-compliance of the UN resolutions.

For 73 years Gilgit- Baltistan has struggled to get human and civil rights.  It has no constitution unlike Pakistan and administration works according to the Gilgit-Baltistan Order of 2018. This is an executive fiat by Islamabad.

Importance of POK carries factors:

1 Location -Strategic importance shares borders with several countries. Carries a strong geopolitical significance since the Karakoram Highway (KKH) built to connect Pakistan with China via PoK. It’s a gateway to Central Asian republics and to their expanding markets.

According to Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, “access to Afghanistan via the Wakhan Corridor bordering PoK would have given the allied forces a viable option for transporting supplies for NATO forces”

2 Infrastructure development is again very strategic on which China eyes over, apart from its enhanced presence it’s also coming under the influence of Jihad ideology. The resources are rich and exploited by Pakistan recklessly.

3 Socio-Economic situation- After the 2005 earthquake, the ground reality of missing basic amenities was observed by the NGO’s. Even International donors noticed it. The missing apathy of Pakistan came as a rude shock to outsiders. This suggests India an option of policy creation in the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

Current Situation Gilgit Baltistan:

Till 1999 – the Northern area continued to be governed as a colony of Pakistan. Later in 2009 ‘Northern Areas’ renamed ‘Gilgit-Baltistan’ under the Gilgit-Baltistan Empowerment and Self Governance Order of August 2009. This provided an electoral framework and limited authority.

Gross irregularities reported by International NGOs in regard to the electoral process. Small training camps are set by China to train Pakistan soldiers, given for 45 days.

Currently the region Gilgit- Baltistan demanded status of provincial region. Pushing for a constitutional amendment and to conduct election strongly opposed by India. All this comes after India’s strong move of abrogation of Article 370. If the Provincial status is provided, then Pakistan’s constitutional rights will be applicable. Along with representation in the upper and lower house of Pakistan’s assembly will be provided.

Response:

Recently, we have seen how the grouping of China- Pakistan is strengthening. Whilst Pakistan is also under pressure in regards to or not support the USA as the Taliban takes over Afghanistan.

India’s UNSC presidency is an influential position- Key issues listed by T.S Tirumurti on priority are Maritime Security, Peacekeeping, Counterterrorism.

The status quo that has taken U-turn in BJP’s regime in the matter of J&K. Vocalising the legitimate right on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir doesn’t look unattainable. The situation in Gilgit Baltistan is unwanted by the people. It’s a far-reaching and geographically distant area from India. China’s presence is turning it into an investment area overlooking the welfare of the people. “Gwadar port will receive $793 million under CPEC, the bulk of Chinese investment will take place in G-B ($ 16.129 billion) and PoK ($5.946 billion). Pakistan proposes to build five dams in G-B as part of the “Indus cascade” opines DP Srivastava (retired diplomat) and the author of Forgotten Kashmir in Hindustan times.

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Universities In Delhi To Start Covid Centers

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Suhani Ahluwalia
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UNIVERSITIES IN DELHI TO START COVID CARE CENTRES

                                                                                                              

Some Universities in Delhi like IP University, NSUT and Jamia Humdard University all set to start COVID care centre in the campus premises.

The pandemic has resulted in so much stress among people since the day it has emerged.  The corona warriors have managed the situation so well. Universities such as GGSIPU and NSUT to add up their efforts by starting COVID care center in the campus premises in Universities in Delhi.

IP University

IP University is looking forward to setting up a 10 bed COVID care hospital with the availability of oxygen beds. They are also keen to set up vaccination camps and RTPCR testing. The best initiative taken by them is to plan to set up an oxygen plant. It will accommodate the needs and requirements of both universities as well as the general public. IP University also established a welfare group in the month of April to help society in terms of a pandemic. Voluntarily funds contributed by teaching and non-teaching staff to the welfare group. They finance the material required for the cause. These collected funds to arrange oxygen cylinders, concentrators and PPE kits. As soon as possible to give a quick start to this initiative in Universities in Delhi. The university with its COVID team is making efforts to create a good health infrastructure at the campus.

Netaji Subhas University of technology & Jamia Hamdard

Like IP, NSUT has also planned a COVID care center on its campus with 12 ICU beds.  However, lack of proficiency and medical team plans were kept on hold. The president cum chairperson of NSUT alumni affairs said that they are loaning out oxygen concentrators to their staff members, students and alumni.

Jamia Hamdard has also set a 50 bed COVID care center exclusively for its employees, Delhi police officers and their family members. Required medicines and meals will be provided to all the patients in Universities in Delhi. The medical team will ensure the proper care of all the patients.

Also, Read- KNOW THE BELIEF OF KIRATESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE

KNOW THE BELIEF OF KIRATESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE

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Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple in Sikkim

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple Location:

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple is located in the west district of the Sikkim. The Shiva Temple is on the left bank of Rangit. River Rangit is the main river of the Sikkim and flows from Himalayas. River Rangit is the cleanest river with glittering water and flows north to south. 

  • Image Sources – 1001things

Beliefs associated with the temple:

Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple has many religious beliefs and archeological facts of Mahabharta attached to it. Bala Chaturdeshi is the main festival celebrated at the Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple during December each year. It is a renowned site for Hindu pilgrimage.

According to the local pilgrims, whoever prays whole heartedly in the temple, Mahadev fulfills all wishes and their dreams come true. There is a historical fact behind their beliefs. According to the archeological facts – Once upon a time Mahadev pleased with Arjuna’s severe penance. Mahadev appeared before him and granted him a boon, Arjuna asked for the ‘Pashupatitva’ weapon. Giving Pashupatitva, Lord Shiva said that by the use of this weapon you will get victory in the Mahabharata.  

Miraculously some people even found a stone, exactly same as the Shivling at that place, after which they build a temple. This later became the “Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple”. According to the local people believe that if we circumambulate this temple, then all our troubles vanish and the mind is calm. Further Mahadev will fulfill one’s wishes and particularly the wish for a child.

Visit Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple:

Morning Aarati in Temple Image Sources – 1001things

This is the only oldest temple in Sikkim and is always full of loyal devotees of Mahadev even without any festival. At separate places where devotees can offer their prayers and worship to other gods and goddesses as well. The best time to visit Mahadev is between February to May. If you are a devotee of Mahadev, then you will love coming during festivals. Bala Chaturdashi is the first festival that is celebrated every year between November and December. You can also visit during Shivratri i.e. between February and March. Devotees from near and far come to attend this auspicious moment. The timings for the darshan is from 6 in the morning till 7 in the evening.

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