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  • Kashmir Conflict: Jaishankar Calls for Return of Pakistan-Occupied Land

    Kashmir Conflict: Jaishankar Calls for Return of Pakistan-Occupied Land

    External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar recently talked about the long-standing issue of Kashmir, saying that the problem would be solved when Pakistan returns the part of Kashmir it currently controls, known as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He spoke at an event in London and explained that India has made progress on the Kashmir issue by doing three main things:

    1. Removing Article 370: This removed the special privileges that Jammu and Kashmir had in India.
    2. Restoring Growth: By improving economic activities and social justice in the region, the government aimed to help the people.
    3. Holding Elections: Jaishankar mentioned that elections were held recently in which many people voted.

    He believes that once Pakistan gives back the part of Kashmir it holds, the Kashmir issue will be resolved completely.

    India has always insisted that Jammu and Kashmir is an essential part of the country. Since India changed Article 370 on August 5, 2019, the relationship between India and Pakistan has worsened, and trade between the two countries has stopped.

    The head of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference, Sajjad Lone, responded to Jaishankar’s comments by saying this is a matter for both countries to discuss. He believes in peaceful talk rather than violence but stated that it is up to the central government to decide.

    Pakistan’s Response:
    A spokesperson from Pakistan, Shafqat Ali Khan, urged India to stop making false claims about Kashmir. He said that instead of talking about returning parts of Kashmir, India should give back the territories it has held for 77 years. He also stated that the United Nations has said that the final status of Jammu and Kashmir should be decided through a fair vote. He dismissed the elections held in Indian-administered Kashmir, arguing they do not allow people to truly choose their future.

  • Russia Warns NATO: Serious Consequences if Troops Enter Ukraine

    Russia Warns NATO: Serious Consequences if Troops Enter Ukraine

    Russian officials have made it very clear to British, French, and German troops: if NATO forces go into Ukraine, there will be serious consequences. Politicians in Moscow are strongly against the idea of Western troops being sent to Ukraine, claiming it could lead to huge losses for European forces.

    Dmitry Rogozin, a former Russian government official, poked fun at British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for even thinking about sending troops. He challenged Starmer to send troops to Russia if he thinks it’s so easy. Rogozin made jokes about British soldiers, suggesting they would be easy targets for Russian forces, and reminded everyone of past battles where British troops faced defeat against Russia.

    Another Russian military officer, Major General Alaudinov, agreed with Rogozin, saying Western countries would not be as strong as Ukraine in a fight. He argued that even if NATO could manage to send 50,000 soldiers, they would still struggle against the tough Russian military. Alaudinov stated that Russia could quickly draft up to two million soldiers if needed and warned that if NATO enters Ukraine, Europe would face great destruction. He expressed that Russia is ready to endure hardships for victory and believes that history shows Russia has always been unbeaten in battles.

    In short, Russia is sending a strong message: do not challenge its military power.

  • UK Condemns Security Breach During Indian Minister’s Visit

    UK Condemns Security Breach During Indian Minister’s Visit

    The UK government has strongly condemned an incident where a protester got too close to the Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during a visit to London. This happened on Wednesday night outside Chatham House, a think tank.

    A spokesperson from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said that trying to scare or disrupt events is not acceptable. They emphasized that while peaceful protests are allowed, it is important to respect security.

    During the protest, a small group of supporters for Khalistan, a separate Sikh state, were gathered with yellow flags. They shouted slogans supporting Khalistan while Jaishankar was inside Chatham House.

    When he came out to his car, a man with an Indian flag pushed through the police barriers and ran toward the minister’s motorcade. He confronted the police and even tore the Indian flag before being taken away by officers.

    India’s government has also condemned this security breach, saying it expects the UK to fulfill its duty to keep visiting officials safe. An Indian official called these protesters “provocative” and criticized them for misusing their right to protest.

  • Brazil Warns: Trump’s Return May Hinder Global Climate Efforts

    Brazil Warns: Trump’s Return May Hinder Global Climate Efforts

    Brazil’s Environment Minister, Marina Silva, warned that global efforts to fight climate change could take a hit if Donald Trump returns to the White House. She believes this could create a “triple negative effect” on climate action.

    Trump has pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement, caused trade problems with Canada, China, and Mexico, and has changed U.S. policies on the war in Ukraine. Brazil is getting ready to host important climate talks later this year.

    Silva explained that these political troubles can make it harder for countries to work together on climate issues. She said, “Less action means less money and less cooperation,” which is bad for our planet. Brazil plans to use its leadership during the upcoming COP30 summit to encourage teamwork and respect for science.

    Silva shared concerns about the promise made last year to give poor countries $300 billion each year by 2035, saying we can’t just assume it will happen. She also mentioned that trade fights are bad for everyone and could lead to higher prices and economic problems in the future. “People won’t support leaders if their homes are destroyed by fires or if they can’t afford food,” she said.

  • Can the Sensex Bounce Back After the Kumbh Dip?

    Can the Sensex Bounce Back After the Kumbh Dip?

    Recently, the BSE Sensex took a big hit, dropping nearly 4% during the Maha Kumbh period. But is it time for it to rise again? Historical data shows that five out of six times since 2004, the Sensex ended up going up over the next six months, giving an average return of 8%. Apurva Sheth from SAMCO Securities looked into these past Kumbh events to see how the Sensex performed and why he thinks it will go higher this time.

    Kumbh Performance Overview:

    – 2004 Ujjain Kumbh (April 5 – May 4): The Sensex fell by 3.27% but bounced back with 1.01% gains in the next six months.
    – 2010 Haridwar Kumbh (Jan 14 – April 28): A small drop of 1.16% was followed by a strong 16.82% return.
    – 2013 Prayagraj Kumbh (Jan 14 – March 11): The index dropped 1.31% but recovered to give 1.79% returns.
    – 2015 Nashik Kumbh (July 14 – Sep 28): The worst fall was 8.29%, and it did not recover, with returns down by 2.54%.
    – 2016 Ujjain Kumbh (April 22 – May 23): The Sensex dipped by 2.35% but grew by 2.12% afterward.
    – 2021 Haridwar Kumbh (April 1 – April 19): It fell sharply by 4.16% but had an amazing recovery of 28.81% in the next six months.

    The most recent Kumbh was the Prayagraj Kumbh, which lasted 48 days from January 9 to March 26. The Sensex fell from 77,620.21 to 74,602.12 during this time. On average, it dropped by 3.49% during the Kumbh events, but the average recovery is 8%.

    In the six trading days after the Kumbh ended, the Sensex fell another 0.56%, which equals approximately 400 points down. The six-month recovery period will end on August 28, 2023.

    So, why does Sheth believe the Sensex will recover? Here are two big reasons:

    1. Valuations are Attractive: Historical data shows that when the market drops, it often bounces back as valuations get more appealing. Currently, the Nifty’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is at 19.6, close to lower levels that could signal a good buying opportunity. Past trends suggest that investments made when valuations are low typically yield about 17.85% returns in a year.

    2. A Bounce-Back is Likely: When the index closes down for eight or more days in a row, history shows that it usually rebounds. Since 2002, this has happened nine times, with the index rising in six of those cases by an average of 2.68% a month later.

    Sheth encourages investors to remember the words of Warren Buffett: “Be greedy when everyone else is fearful.”

    (Disclaimer: These views are those of the expert and do not represent the views of Thellv.news)

  • Father Arrested for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Neighboring Dispute

    Father Arrested for Allegedly Killing Daughter Over Neighboring Dispute

    A shocking incident has taken place in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. A 40-year-old man named Mohit Mishra has been arrested for allegedly killing his five-year-old daughter, Tani, and cutting her body into four pieces. The police say Mohit got angry after Tani went to play at a neighbor’s house, a place he had problems with.

    On February 25, Tani was reported missing, and her father was the one who told the police. They quickly started searching for her. “We formed four teams and soon found body parts. The next day, more pieces were discovered, confirming that she was murdered,” said Additional Superintendent of Police Pravin Ranjan Singh.

    During the investigation, Mohit acted strangely. He gave his phone to his wife and then vanished. Once he returned, the police questioned him, and he admitted to killing Tani and hiding her body.

    Mohit explained that he used to be friends with their neighbor, Ramu, but they had an argument recently and stopped talking. Despite being warned, Tani kept going to play at Ramu’s house. On the day she went missing, when Mohit saw her coming back from Ramu’s house, he became very angry.

    In a fit of rage, he took Tani on his bike to an empty area, strangled her with her own clothes, and then dumped her body in a mustard field. This terrible crime was uncovered after the police questioned over 100 people in the community.

  • PM Modi’s Vision for Year-Round Tourism in Uttarakhand

    PM Modi’s Vision for Year-Round Tourism in Uttarakhand

    Dehradun: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for Uttarakhand to become a year-round tourist destination. He wants to take steps to make sure the state doesn’t have an “off-season” for tourists. Currently, many people visit Uttarakhand during the summer months of March, April, May, and June, but interest drops after that, leaving hotels and home stays empty throughout winter. This seasonal tourism harms the local economy and the environment, Modi explained during an event in Uttarkashi to promote winter tourism.

    Modi suggested a “360-degree approach to tourism,” which would create jobs for local youth all year and help the state reach its economic potential. “When the rest of the country is foggy in winter, Uttarakhand enjoys sunshine,” he noted, encouraging the promotion of “Gham Tapo Tourism” (which means basking in the sun). He also encouraged businesses to hold meetings and events in the area to boost winter tourism.

    During his speech, Modi talked about the ongoing projects by both the central and state governments to improve tourism. These include the all-weather Char Dham road, modern expressways, and upgrades to rail and air services. He also mentioned two new ropeway projects for Kedarnath and Hemkund, which recently received approval. The Kedarnath ropeway will make travel from Sonprayag to Kedarnath much faster, cutting the journey from 8-9 hours down to just about 30 minutes. The total cost for both ropeway projects is ₹6,811 crore and should be finished in about 4 to 6 years.

    The number of people visiting the Char Dham Yatra has increased from 1.8 million per year before 2014 to about 5 million now. This year, the budget includes funding to develop 50 tourist spots, which will improve facilities and create more jobs.

    PM Modi also talked about the Vibrant Village Programme launched in 2023 to help develop certain villages along India’s northern border, calling them the “first villages” of the country now. He stressed the importance of new homestays in boosting tourism and helping local families earn more money. Those who build homestays can benefit from financial support under the Mudra Yojana program.

    He concluded by kicking off a trek and bike rally from Harsil to the tribal village of Jadung to help promote tourism in border areas. Modi reassured that efforts are being made to make these places livable again, especially the village of Jadung, which was evacuated during the 1962 India-China war. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami added that winter tourism is important for many families during the Char Dham Yatra and highlighted that new winter tours are being started thanks to Modi’s guidance.

  • Language Controversy in Mumbai: Why Marathi Matters

    Language Controversy in Mumbai: Why Marathi Matters

    Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi, a senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), talked about the languages spoken in Mumbai and caused some confusion. He mentioned that Mumbai doesn’t only have one language. According to him, different areas speak different languages, and in Ghatkopar, for example, many people speak Gujarati. He suggested that living in Mumbai doesn’t mean you need to speak Marathi, the main language of Maharashtra.

    However, after his comments got a lot of attention, Joshi clarified his statement. He told ANI that he didn’t mean to say Marathi wasn’t important. He confirmed that while many languages are spoken in Mumbai, Marathi is still the main language, since Mumbai is in Maharashtra. He expects that people moving to the city should make an effort to learn and understand Marathi.

    In support of this, Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, stated that learning Marathi is important because it is part of the state’s culture and identity. He emphasized that everyone living in Mumbai should know the language.

    Aaditya Thackeray from the Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that people from other places should respect the local language, just like they do in other states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

  • Indian Stocks Rise: RBI Boosts Banks and Investors Cheer Lower Oil Prices!

    Indian Stocks Rise: RBI Boosts Banks and Investors Cheer Lower Oil Prices!

    Indian stock markets experienced a positive day on Thursday for the second time in a row. Investors bought stocks that were undervalued, and financial stocks went up after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to add $21 billion in cash to banks. Energy stocks also did well due to lower oil prices. The markets were helped by U.S. President Donald Trump’s temporary decision to hold off on tariffs for car imports from Mexico and Canada.

    The main index, BSE Sensex, increased by 609.86 points, finishing at 74,340.09. The broader Nifty 50 index rose by 207.40 points to reach 22,544.70.

    Key Highlights:

    – Reliance Industries, which is one of the biggest companies on the stock market, saw its shares rise by 3%. Several financial analysts said it’s a good time to invest in this stock.
    – Energy stocks gained 2% as crude oil prices dropped. Asian Paints, a popular paint brand, saw its shares jump by 4.8%.
    – Financial stocks increased by 0.5%, helped by the RBI’s decision to provide more funds to banks. So far this year, the RBI has injected a total of Rs 4.5 lakh crore since mid-January.
    – Zydus Lifesciences shares rose by 2.1% after getting approval for a leukemia drug from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    The trend in the broader market was also positive, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising by 0.4% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 jumping by 1.3%.

    Experts are optimistic about the market, especially after Trump’s decision eased worries about trade. They also noted that falling oil prices, due to reduced demand, are giving a boost to energy and metal sectors.

    One analyst, Vinod Nair, mentioned that the market shows strength from key financial stocks. The Nifty index is recovering, and there is optimism for further gains unless it falls below 22,300.

  • U.S. Halts Military Planes for Deporting Illegal Immigrants

    U.S. Halts Military Planes for Deporting Illegal Immigrants

    The U.S. government is stopping the use of military planes to deport illegal immigrants. According to the Wall Street Journal, this decision is based on high costs. The military flights to send back illegal immigrants were found to be much more expensive than regular civilian flights. For example, deporting people to India cost about $3 million per flight, and even flights to Guantanamo Bay cost over $20,000 per person.

    Using military planes made these flights take longer and carry fewer people, which added to the costs. A recent flight to deport immigrants was canceled, and officials said this pause might continue for a long time. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that breaking the law could lead to serious consequences, hinting that some might end up in Guantanamo Bay.

    So far, military planes have taken several migrants back to different countries, including India and Guatemala. Many deportees reported being handcuffed and chained during their flights, which does not sound comfortable at all.

    Overall, the Trump administration is focused on cracking down on illegal immigration, but now they have to find a more affordable way to handle deportations.