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  • Rural Literacy in India Rises Over 10% in Just 10 Years!

    Rural Literacy in India Rises Over 10% in Just 10 Years!

    In the last ten years, the number of people reading and writing in rural India has gone up by more than 10%. This means more people can read books, write letters, and send messages!

    A special update was shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday by Jayant Chaudhary, who works as the Union Minister of State for Education. He told everyone that the reading and writing skills of women in rural India increased by 14.5% during this time.

    Here are some interesting numbers:

    – The overall literacy rate in rural India went from 67.77% in 2011 to 77.50% in 2023-24.
    – For women, literacy jumped from 57.93% to 70.40%.
    – For men, it increased from 77.15% to 84.70%.

    The Indian government has a plan to get everyone reading and writing, especially in villages. They have started programs like the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Saakshar Bharat Mission, Padhna Likhna Abhiyan, and the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram. These programs have helped many people, especially those who live in areas with less education.

    Chaudhary highlighted a program called ULLAS, launched in April 2022. This program is designed to help people aged 15 and older to learn reading, writing, math skills, and even job skills. It focuses on teaching based on local needs since India has many different languages and cultures. This means that volunteers help teach in ways that fit each community.

  • Supreme Court Urges Focus on Jobs Over Free Food for Migrant Workers

    Supreme Court Urges Focus on Jobs Over Free Food for Migrant Workers

    On Monday, the Supreme Court asked how long the government can continue giving free food to people. The judges were surprised to learn that 81 crore people are receiving free or cheap food from the National Food Security Act. They noted that only tax-payers are left out of this support. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, who is representing an NGO in a case about the struggles of migrant workers during the Covid pandemic, suggested that all migrant workers registered on the e-Shram portal should be given free food too.

    The judges inquired, “How long will we keep giving handouts? Why not focus on creating jobs and helping these workers build their skills?” Bhushan mentioned that the court has previously told states to issue food cards to help migrant workers get their share of free food. He added that even those without food cards but registered on the e-Shram portal should receive free food. The judges expressed concern that if states are told to give out more food cards, many workers might leave instead of staying in their jobs.

    They also recognized that accurate data on the number of migrant workers is crucial, but the government is still relying on data from the 2011 Census. Looking forward, Justice Surya Kant said there should not be a divide between the Centre and states when it comes to helping these workers.

    Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defended the government’s actions, saying that the court’s previous orders were specific to the pandemic and that they have to follow the National Food Security Act. The court has recently pointed out the issues with giving free food, saying the situation during Covid was different. Back in June 2021, the Supreme Court had given clear instructions to the authorities to help migrant workers and create a database to track them for welfare benefits.

    On September 2, the court asked the Centre to provide updates on their efforts to give food cards and other support to migrant workers. The government claimed they were helping everyone who qualifies under the National Food Security Act. The Supreme Court criticized the government for not quickly setting up a national database for unorganised workers, emphasizing the need for timely assistance to migrant workers throughout the pandemic.

  • China’s Probe into Nvidia: What This Means for the Chip Giant

    China’s Probe into Nvidia: What This Means for the Chip Giant

    China has open investigations into Nvidia Corp. because they think the US chip company may have broken rules about fair competition. This is part of a bigger conflict as the US tightens restrictions on technology.

    Recently, China’s government started looking into Nvidia’s actions and its past purchase of Mellanox Technologies Ltd., which is a significant deal from 2020. When the deal was approved, China allowed it under the condition that Nvidia would not treat Chinese companies unfairly.

    China’s actions against Nvidia come as a response to growing US technology restrictions. Just last week, China banned exports of certain materials that can be used for technology and military purposes. This year, Nvidia has seen a huge increase in its value due to high demand for computer chips used for artificial intelligence (AI), making it one of the most valuable companies and a primary target in the technology trade war.

    Nvidia purchased Mellanox for $7 billion, and as part of this deal, they had to share information about new products with competitors within 90 days of launching them. There has been no immediate comment from Nvidia.

    Nvidia’s stock price dropped by 2% in early trading on Monday, continuing its decline after dropping 1.8% the previous Friday, which put its market value at $3.49 trillion, making it the second largest US company after Apple.

    In the US, there have been new restrictions that prevent Nvidia from selling its most advanced chips to companies in China. Additionally, the US has asked its allies to do the same. For instance, the US government influenced the Netherlands to stop a company named ASML, which makes advanced chip-making machines, from selling, repairing, or maintaining its top equipment in China.

    In response to these growing restrictions, the Chinese government has also targeted US companies. For example, Micron Technology Inc. announced that about half of its sales linked to customers in China might be affected by a cybersecurity investigation by the Chinese government.

    Nvidia is facing scrutiny not only in the US but around the world. Their computer chips, previously popular for video games, are now crucial for training AI systems. As companies like Amazon try to challenge Nvidia’s market position, there is still high demand for these chips, which are very expensive and hard to find.

    Earlier this year, the US Justice Department assessed whether Nvidia broke antitrust laws because they were worried Nvidia was making it difficult for buyers to switch to other suppliers. A similar concern in France led to the country investigating Nvidia for potential antitrust issues, and the European Union is also looking into Nvidia’s business practices regarding AI chips.

  • Modi Talks Constitution: Key Issues and Concerns in Parliament

    Modi Talks Constitution: Key Issues and Concerns in Parliament

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will talk about India’s Constitution on Saturday, December 14, in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament). The discussions will happen on December 13 and 14 in the Lok Sabha, and on December 16 and 17 in the Rajya Sabha (the upper house). Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead the discussions in the Rajya Sabha on December 16.

    This plan came after an all-party meeting led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, as there have been many interruptions and little progress in Parliament’s winter session, which started on November 25. The session will last until December 20 and is mainly focused on the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution.

    However, the Opposition is worried about possible changes to the Constitution following some recent statements by important BJP leaders.

    Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs will talk about the violence against minority communities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. They urge the government to take stronger action.

    The Samajwadi Party (SP) MPs will raise the issue of violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, and demand justice and a fair investigation. Meanwhile, the Congress party is still focusing on the Adani issue, accusing the ruling BJP of corruption related to the Adani Group. TMC leaders also plan to discuss other major issues like unemployment, rising prices, and unfair treatment of states ruled by the Opposition.

  • Juan Soto Signs Record $765 Million Contract with Mets!

    Juan Soto Signs Record $765 Million Contract with Mets!

    In a stunning move in sports, outfielder Juan Soto has agreed to a jaw-dropping 15-year contract worth $765 million with the New York Mets, according to reports. This deal is possibly the biggest in sports history! Just a few days ago, ESPN shared that Soto has chosen to leave the New York Yankees for the Mets.

    Soto’s new contract beats Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million deal when he switched from the Los Angeles Angels to the Dodgers just a year prior. Soto’s contract also surpasses the total career earnings of famous athletes LeBron James and Tom Brady, which is $761 million combined!

    The Mets’ owner, Steve Cohen, is known for spending big on players. In fact, he invested a record $341.8 million on his team’s 40-man roster for the 2024 season.

    Juan Soto is an amazing outfielder from the Dominican Republic. He has played for teams like the Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres. Soto signed with the Nationals as a young free agent in 2015 and made his major league debut in 2018. He was a finalist for the National League Rookie of the Year Award that year. Soto played a crucial role in helping the Nationals win their first World Series Championship in 2019 and earned the Babe Ruth Award for his performance.

    In 2020, he won the National League batting title with an impressive .351 batting average. Over his career, Soto has won the Silver Slugger Award five times and is a four-time All-Star. He is known for having excellent plate discipline, ranking fifth in baseball history for walk rate and 17th for career on-base percentage among players with at least 4,000 plate appearances by the end of the 2024 season.

    During his rookie year in 2018, Soto became popular for his unique moves in the batter’s box. After he takes a pitch for a ball, he performs a fun dance called the ‘Soto Shuffle,’ where he swings his hips, brushes the dirt with his leg, taps his leg, hops, or squats while staring at the pitcher.

  • Waqf Board Receives No Land from Government Since 2019: Key Updates

    Waqf Board Receives No Land from Government Since 2019: Key Updates

    The Central government hasn’t given any land to the Waqf Board since 2019, said the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Minister Tokhan Sahu explained that land issues are mainly handled by state governments, so the central ministry doesn’t have records of land given by them. He also confirmed that no land has been provided by the Government of India to the Waqf Board in this time.

    In August, the government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which then went to a special committee after a lot of debate. The government claimed that the new law would not interfere with mosques. However, the opposition argued that it unfairly targets Muslims and goes against the Constitution.

    Recently, Jagdambika Pal, who leads the special committee, mentioned that they have contacted state governments to find out details about disputed Waqf properties in their areas. This came after a meeting of the committee on December 5, which was the first after they received extra time to work until the end of the next year’s Budget Session.

  • Manipur Government Lifts Internet Ban in Nine Districts Amid Improved Safety

    Manipur Government Lifts Internet Ban in Nine Districts Amid Improved Safety

    The Manipur government has lifted the internet ban that was in place in nine districts since November 16. This decision was made because there have been no new violent incidents recently. N. Ashok Kumar, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, said that the government checked the safety of the area and decided to allow internet services again in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Jiribam, and Pherzawl.

    The Governor of Manipur has officially ended the internet suspension. However, they reminded everyone to use the internet responsibly and warned that any trouble could lead to a temporary ban in the future.

    Recently, violence broke out in Jiribam district after the bodies of six women and children were found. Armed groups clashed with security forces, resulting in the death of around 10 armed militants. Two CRPF officers were also injured in the fighting. Some local groups said that those who died were village volunteers, not militants. A security advisor stated that since May 3 last year, at least 258 people have lost their lives in the ongoing violence.

  • Rajender Meghwar: First Hindu Officer in Pakistan’s Police Force

    Rajender Meghwar: First Hindu Officer in Pakistan’s Police Force

    Rajender Meghwar is making history as the first Hindu officer in the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP). He is a young man from Pakistan’s Hindu community, which is a minority in the country. Rajender believes that being in the police allows him to help people directly, something he thinks is harder to do in other government jobs.

    In Pakistan, nearly 2% of the population, which is over 240 million people, are Hindus. Rajender has been assigned to work as an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Gulbarg, a large area in Faisalabad, which is one of the biggest cities in Pakistan.

    Rajender comes from Badin, which is a rural and economically challenged area in Sindh province. He successfully passed a tough exam called the Civil Services Examination (CSE) to join the police force. He feels that working as a police officer will allow him to make a big difference for Hindus and other minority groups, something he believes is very hard to do in other government jobs.

    This is also important because it’s the first time a Hindu has been given such a key role in Faisalabad since the Punjab Police was formed. In related news, another young woman named Roopmati, who is also from the Hindu community, has passed the civil services exam and hopes to work in the foreign ministry to show a positive side of Pakistan.

  • Australia Beats India: Heated Moments and Travis Head’s Heroics”

    Australia Beats India: Heated Moments and Travis Head’s Heroics”

    India faced a tough defeat against Australia, losing by 10 wickets in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held in Adelaide. It was a day-night match with a pink ball, and Australia showed their strength. Travis Head was named Player of the Match for his fantastic century. He scored 140 runs off just 141 balls, hitting 17 fours and 4 sixes.

    India struggled in their first innings, scoring only 180 runs. After that, Australia scored 337 runs, with Marnus Labuschagne contributing 64 runs. During the match, Siraj bowled a great yorker to get Travis Head out, but instead of celebrating nicely, Siraj tried to show off, which led to an argument between him and Head. Head said something back to Siraj, and they had a heated moment.

    As Head walked off the field after his innings, the crowd cheered for him while booing Siraj. Cricket legend Kris Srikkanth criticized Siraj for his reaction, saying he should give credit to Head for his brilliant performance instead of trying to celebrate his wicket. “Siraj acted like he got Head out for just 10 runs when he actually scored 140. It’s madness!” Srikkanth added.

    In their second innings, India struggled again and got bowled out for 175, setting Australia a tiny target of just 19 runs. Australia chased it down easily, ending at 19 runs without losing a wicket. Both players were seen arguing but later claimed it was just a misunderstanding.

  • Varun Dhawan’s ‘Baby John’: Exciting Trailer Released for Upcoming Action Film!

    Varun Dhawan’s ‘Baby John’: Exciting Trailer Released for Upcoming Action Film!

    The trailer for Varun Dhawan’s new movie “Baby John” has just come out! On Monday night, the makers released a thrilling three-minute trailer, and it looks like “Baby John” has the right mix of action, fun, humor, and catchy songs. This is Varun’s first role in a full-action film!

    In the trailer, we see the close relationship between Varun’s character and his daughter. He does all the dad things, taking care of her every day. She playfully calls him a “baby,” but she quickly reminds everyone he’s actually an adult! We also see him as a police officer and falling in love with Keerthy Suresh’s character. Sanya Malhotra and Wamiqa Gabbi also appear for a short time.

    One of the coolest parts of the trailer is Jacky Shroff, who plays the bad guy. He looks really scary and causes trouble for everyone. At the end, Baby John shows his tough side and promises to protect his daughter at all costs.

    Producer Murad Khetani from Cine 1 Studios said, “I’m so excited about ‘Baby John!’ This movie is an emotional adventure, and the trailer shows just a peek at how powerful and touching our story is. I can’t wait for everyone to see it in theaters!”

    Atlee, the film’s presenter, adds, “‘Baby John’ talks about important topics that matter today. It’s a fun family movie, but it also focuses on things like women’s safety and the impact of good parenting. I’m really proud of this meaningful film.”

    Directed by A. Kaleeswaran and produced by Atlee, “Baby John” will hit theaters on December 25. Be ready to enjoy some thrilling action and heartwarming moments!