Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

In a decisive move to safeguard its resources and cultural heritage, the Uttarakhand cabinet has approved a draft law prohibiting non-residents from purchasing agricultural and horticultural land in 11 of its 13 districts. Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar are exempt from this restriction. The proposed legislation aims to reverse amendments made in 2017, which had increased the land purchase limit in hilly areas from 12.5 acres to 30 acres for various projects and transferred approval authority from the state government to district magistrates. The new law reinstates the 12.5 acre cap and centralises approval with the state administration. To enhance…

ભારતમાં વરસે નવ કરોડ દરદીઓને એ ખપે 5.68 લાખ મેટ્રિક ટન પ્રાણવાયુ એટલે ઓક્સિજનની ઉપલબ્ધિ પર સજીવ સૃષ્ટિ ટકી છે. ઈશ્વરની કૃપાથી હાલ તો વાાતાવરણમાં ઓક્સિજન મબલક પ્રમાણમાં ઉપલબ્ધ છે. અહીં જોકે વાત છે મેડિકલ ઓક્સિજનની. ગંભીર બીમારી ધરાવતા દરદીઓને સાજા કરવા માટે એ અત્યંત આવશ્યક છે. યાદ કરો, કોરોનાની બીજી લહેરમાં કોરોનાના દરદીઓ માટે મેડિકલ ઓક્સિજનની કેવી તંગી હતી. ઘણાં લોકોનાં મોત સમયસર ઓક્સિજન નહી મળવાથી થયાં હતાં. એ સમયે એની આવશક્યતા બરાબર સમજાઈ હતી. પોતાના સગા માટે એક સિલિન્ડર ઓક્સિજન ઉપલબ્ધ બનાવવું એ પરિવારજનોને આકાશપાતાળ એક કરવા જેવું કપરું બન્યું હતું. લાંબી પ્રતીક્ષાયાદી હતી. પથારીમાં કટોકટીભરી સ્થિતિમાં રહેલા…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a groundbreaking step in recognising traditional medicine globally with its 2025 update to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). This update introduces a dedicated module for traditional medicine conditions, officially incorporating Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani into the global health framework. The inclusion of traditional healthcare systems in ICD-11 follows extensive testing after the launch of ICD-11 TM-2 on 10 January 2024 in New Delhi. The module was finalised during WHO deliberations at the National Institute of Health in Malaysia in November 2024. It is now available on the ICD-11 Blue Browser, marking a…

Tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have escalated after Trump made a series of sharp remarks, questioning Zelensky’s leadership and Ukraine’s war efforts against Russia. The verbal spat, unfolding against the backdrop of the ongoing war, has raised concerns over the future of US-Ukraine relations and potential shifts in Western support. During a recent speech and in multiple social media posts, Trump referred to Zelensky as a ‘modestly successful comedian dictator’, downplaying his leadership credentials. He also suggested that Zelensky ‘better move fast, or he’s not going to have a country left,’ signalling a potential…

Police in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, have raided multiple bookstores last week, seizing hundreds of books allegedly promoting the ideology of the banned organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). The operation, carried out in various parts of the city, is part of an ongoing crackdown on material deemed a security concern. According to officials, 668 books were confiscated from several bookstores and publishing houses suspected of circulating content linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, an organisation banned in India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Among the seized books were those authored by Abul A’la Maududi, the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, whose works are known for…

The Trump administration has directed the Pentagon to implement budget cuts amounting to $290 billion over the next five years, a move that signals a significant shift in US defence spending priorities. The directive, spearheaded by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, aligns with Trump’s broader push to reduce government expenditure while reshaping military strategy. According to internal documents and sources familiar with the matter, the Pentagon has been tasked with slashing its budget across multiple departments, with an emphasis on reducing operational costs, downsizing certain military programs, and streamlining defence contracts. The proposed reductions will impact weapons procurement, overseas deployments, and…

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera, concluded its goodwill visit to Cambodia, departing from Sihanoukville Port on Monday, 17 February 2025. The visit reinforced India’s commitment to regional maritime cooperation and bolstered ties with the Royal Cambodian Navy (RCN). During the three-day engagement, Indian naval officials held high-level discussions with Cambodian counterparts, focusing on bilateral training, interoperability, and regional security. Senior Officer 1TS, Capt. Anshul Kishore, met Admiral Tea Vinh, Commander of the RCN, along with other senior Cambodian naval leaders at the Naval Headquarters in Phnom Penh. Meetings were also held with…

વડા પ્રધાન નરેન્દ્ર મોદી 21 ફેબ્રુઆરીએ સવારે 11 વાગ્યે નવી દિલ્હીના ભારત મંડપમમાં પ્રથમ સૉલ લીડરશિપ કોન્ક્લેવનું ઉદઘાટન કરશે. તેઓ આ પ્રસંગે જનમેદનીને સંબોધન પણ કરશે. ભુતાનના વડા પ્રધાન દશો શેરિંગ તોબગે અતિથિ વિશેષ તરીકે ઉપસ્થિત રહેશે.  21-22 ફેબ્રુઆરીએ આયોજિત બે દિવસીય સૉલ લીડરશિપ કોન્ક્લેવ એક અગત્યના મંચ તરીકે કામ કરશે. એમાં રાજકારણ, રમતગમત, કળા અને મીડિયા, આધ્યાત્મિક વિશ્વ, જાહેર નીતિ, વ્યવસાય અને સામાજિક જેવાં ક્ષેત્રોના નેતાઓ તેમની પ્રેરણાદાયી જીવન યાત્રાઓ વહેંચશે. તેઓ નેતૃત્વ સાથે સંબંધિત પાસાં પર ચર્ચા કરશે. કોન્ક્લેવ સહયોગ અને વૈચારિક નેતૃત્વની ઇકોસિસ્ટમને પ્રોત્સાહન આપશે. એના થકી યુવાનોને પ્રેરિત થવા સાથે નિષ્ફળતાઓ અને સફળતાઓ બેઉમાંથી શીખવાની તક…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave on Friday 21 February at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event aims to bring together leaders from diverse fields, including politics, sports, arts, media, spirituality, business, public policy, and the social sector, to share insights on leadership and inspire the next generation. Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay will deliver the keynote address as the Guest of Honour. The two-day conclave, running from 21 to 22 February, is designed to foster collaboration and thought leadership. Discussions will revolve around the challenges and successes of leadership, offering…

Prime Focus is taking India to the forefront of generative AI innovation with its latest strategic move. Brahma, an AI and content tech arm of Prime Focus’s DNEG Group, has acquired AI firm Metaphysic in a deal that values Brahma at $1.43 billion. This marks a major shift in AI-powered content creation, bridging the gap between Hollywood-style visual effects and scalable AI-driven production tools. Metaphysic, known for its hyper-realistic AI-driven content, has made its mark in Hollywood and live entertainment. The merger will bolster Brahma’s suite of AI-native products for video, image, and audio creation, offering enterprises and content creators…