state autonomy

The remarks came on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the controversial "Seventeen-Point Agreement" signed in 1951 between representatives of Tibet and the government of the Chinese Communist Party, an accord that Tibetans-in-exile have long rejected as illegitimate.

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West Bengal has finally joined the Centre's PM SHRI schools scheme, a move that follows the BJP's electoral success in the state. This initiative aims to upgrade government schools nationwide. Previously, the state government had resisted, citing concerns over state autonomy. The Union government had previously paused funds for states refusing to sign

An Indian-designed autonomous combat aircraft entering the European manufacturing ecosystem is an endeavour Indian defence planners seemingly wanted for years. But beyond the symbolism lies a far bigger story involving military technology, Nato interoperability, artificial intelligence, export controls, defence geopolitics and the rapidly changing nature of modern warfare. The agreement also highlights something increasingly visible in global defence manufacturing as the military power is no longer built entirely inside geographical limits.

The recent divorce law introduced in Afghanistan has sparked outrage, particularly for its endorsement of child marriages and limitations on women's rights to divorce. Critics label this as a glaring violation of human rights, viewing it as a step backward for freedom and self-determination.

Widespread manipulation is undermining the Right to Education (RTE) Act's EWS quota in Gurgaon. Private schools' ground verifications reveal fake income certificates, false proximity claims, and fabricated job details, with families claiming EWS status found to be affluent. This systemic gap denies genuine beneficiaries access, prompting calls for stricter verification.

Businesses are discovering that widespread AI adoption is proving more expensive than anticipated. Companies like Microsoft and Uber are facing rising costs as AI usage increases, challenging the notion of reduced labor expenses. While individual AI tasks may become cheaper, the growing complexity and independence of new AI systems could significantly inflate overall spending.

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