Recently, a large part of the United States experienced heavy rain, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms caused by an atmospheric river
Atmospheric rivers
They are narrow, fast-moving bands of moisture and wind—like rivers in the sky—that transport large amounts of water vapor from tropical oceans to land.
They typically span 402 to 606 km in width and over 1,600 km in length.
The United States and Iran have resumed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program following a period of heightened tensions, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations.
Earlier talks
Iran had previously refused direct talks with the U.S. following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA).
Indirect talks were held under Joe Biden but were unsuccessful, and Iran accelerated its nuclear program.
Deputy Prime Minister of Italy Antonio Tajani, visited India to bolster bilateral cooperation between both the nations.
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Both the nations discussed how to boost cooperation in trade, defence, clean energy, and technology, focusing on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC).
Focus should be on deepening India-Italy cooperation under the framework of Joint Strategic Action Plan (JSAP) 2025-29.
Recently, India celebrated the legacy of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on Ambedkar Jayanti, a towering figure in India’s fight against caste-based discrimination.
BR Ambedkar & ‘Annihilation of Caste’
Origins of Annihilation of Caste: Originally written as a speech for a 1936 meeting of progressive Hindus under the Jat-Pat Todak Mandal, the address was never delivered due to its provocative content.
Instead, Ambedkar published it himself, making it a foundational text for anti-caste thought in India.
Prime Minister Modi paid homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh.
What was the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, occurred on 13th April 1919 and marked one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial history.
To celebrate the Baisakhi festival and protest the arrest of prominent nationalist leaders Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satyapal under the Rowlatt Act, a large crowd of men, women, and children had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh.
In order to solve labor shortages in high-income nations and support its own economic growth through remittances and skill development, India may use legal migration channels to establish itself as a global talent center.
