Author: Indography
At just 18, D Gukesh has made history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeating China’s Ding Liren. His triumphant return to India was met with a hero’s welcome, marking a significant milestone for Indian chess and paying tribute to his mentor, Viswanathan Anand. World Chess Champion Gukesh D returned to India on Monday, days after winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship in Singapore and becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. and thanked everyone for their support. Officials from the Tamil Nadu government and the national federation lined up to receive him at the airport. As reported by ANI, Gukesh…
Bangladesh has deployed the Bayraktar TB2 drones on the border with India. These are the same drones that helped Azerbaijan beat the much superior Armenian forces decisively in the battle of Nogorno-Karabakh in 2021. This is how prepared India is to the drone challenge in its neighbourhood. “God favours the side with the best artillery,” said 18th-century French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. In the 21st century, one can safely say that God favours the side that has better drones. In 2020, the world witnessed the importance of drones in modern warfare when Azerbaijan decimated Armenian forces by using…
The Shiv Sena, led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, reiterated on Friday that its leader has demanded the crucial home portfolio from the BJP, adding that the three Mahayuti allies were holding talks regarding portfolio allocation. The Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party constitute the Mahayuti, which registered an emphatic win in last month’s assembly polls. BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister, with Eknath Shinde and Pawar and his deputies, on Thursday, 12 days after the results. “When Fadnavis was the deputy CM (in the previous Shinde-led government), he also held…
As the winter season approaches, Delhi and its neighboring areas are once again grappling with severe air pollution, marked by a pervasive layer of smog. On October 19, 2024, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Delhi reached 273, categorizing it as ‘Poor.’ Ghaziabad recorded an AQI of 246, while Noida registered 228. Notably, the Akshardham and Anand Vihar areas reported the highest levels in the capital, with an AQI of 334, classified as ‘Very Poor.’ The situation has raised alarms among health experts, environmentalists, and local authorities. Historical Context: Trends in Air Quality To understand the current crisis, it is…
The recent helicopter crash that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has attracted a lot of interest from around the world. Nonetheless, it is unlikely that this tragic incident will change the Islamic Republic’s deeply ingrained social, political, or foreign policy characteristics. Iran’s history demonstrates its amazing endurance against political shocks, despite predictions of impending turmoil in the political system. Political Stability in the Face of Adversity Iran has proven to have a strong ability to maintain political stability even in the face of severe hardship. The goals of the regime have not been thwarted by historical precedents like the assassinations…
The clash between farmers and authority at the Shambhu Barrier stands as a stark testament to the trials faced by agricultural workers in their journey from Punjab to Delhi.
Despite Imran Khan’s imprisonment, the Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) pulled off a spectacular show of political ability by winning a sizable victory in the most recent Pakistani elections The results of these elections have demonstrated the effectiveness of Khan’s bold political approach, which he has been using since his ouster as prime minister in April 2022 as a result of a resolution of no-confidence. 91 seats in the National Assembly were won by PTI candidates, despite Khan’s ineligibility to run owing to a corruption conviction. This shows how powerful Khan’s political influence still is.Khan’s path is remarkably similar to what happened…
YouTube has become a global phenomenon, with millions of creators producing diverse content to cater to the interests and preferences of audiences worldwide. As of February 2023, several channels have gained significant popularity, attracting millions of subscribers. Let’s explore the most popular YouTube channels based on their number of subscribers, content categories, and their impact on the YouTube community. T-Series: T-Series is currently the most subscribed YouTube channel with a staggering number of subscribers. It has gained immense popularity due to its vast library of Bollywood music videos, movie trailers, and other entertainment content. T-Series has transformed the way Indian…
Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan: In a shocking development, Sajid Mir, one of the masterminds behind the notorious 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has reportedly succumbed to the poisoning attempt made at him around December 4. Multiple credible sources on the ground indicate that the wanted terrorist did not survive even after getting top treatment at the CMH Institute of Medical Sciences in Bahawalpur, where he was airlifted to and transferred by the Pakistan Army itself. He was reportedly poisoned inside the Central Jail in Dera Ghazi Khan, according to unconfirmed sources. The unverified reports suggest that Mir was airlifted by the…