Today in History (May 31st, 1889)
The Eiffel Tower, named after the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, is a wrought iron lattice tower in Paris, France. It was inaugurated on 31st May, 1889, to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. It was designated as the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991.
Summary of Today’s News
Amit Shah appeals for 15-day peace in Manipur
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed for a 15day peace in Manipur during a meeting with Kuki civil society groups in Churachandpur district, He appealed for peace with both the Kuki and Meitei Communities. The Centre is also likely to announce a judicial inquiry commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to probe the violence in Manipur.
Population-based delimitation unfair to southern States: KTR
BRS leader asks all parties in South India to raise their voice against the ‘impending injustice, highlights that they are likely to be punished for following Centre’s population control policies. He said with only 18% population, the southern States have been contributing 35% to the country’s GDP and the proposed delimitation based on population is a gross injustice to them.
The shift in the U.S.’s approach to China
U.S.A has shifted its approach to China from “Decoupling” to “Derisking”. The recently concluded G7 summit at Hiroshima, through its Leader’s Communique, has also expressed the grouping’s consensus on derisking. “Decoupling” refers to separating or loosening the connection or dependency between two or more countries. It can be applied to various areas such as economics, technology, and relationships. On the other hand, “De-risking” involves reducing or mitigating the potential risks or uncertainties associated with a particular situation or decision. It is a proactive approach to minimize potential negative outcomes or losses.
Migration agents letting students down: Australian envoy
Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell has expressed concern over an increase in fraudulent applications from certain Indian states. Consequently, Australian universities have decided to impose restrictions on applicants from specific states namely: Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu, and Kashmir. High Commissioner O’Farrell has urged students aspiring to study in Australia to exercise caution when dealing with migration agents.
