In a high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan on 9th August 2023 in Chennai’s Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, the hosts defeated the Pakistani Team 4-0. This match led to the Pakistani team getting knocked out of the race to the Semifinals of the tournament. The Indian Captain, Harmanpreet Singh, scored two goals off penalty corners, Jugraj Singh also added to the tally. While Akshdeep Singh thrashed the last nail into the coffin.

As the first quarter of the game started, the Pakistani team started celebrating within 90 seconds of the clock, as Hanan Sakhid scored a goal that was later disallowed bringing a sigh of relief for the Indian fans and disappointment for the Pakistanis. The next few minutes were just free-flowing hockey, with teammates freely passing the ball to each other. Until the last few moments of the first quarter, India got its first penalty corner, leading to the captain not missing any opportunity to score a goal. The score at the end of the first quarter was 2-0 in India’s favor. 

The Second Quarter was no different for Pakistan. With the brilliance of Jugraj Singh, India scored another one in the 23rd Minute. Pakistan was struggling at 3-0 at the end of the 2nd Quarter. An Exit from the tournament for the Pakistani team was quite obvious by this time. With a brilliant pass from Mandeep Singh and a feather touch from Akshdeep Singh, the ball went flying into the opponent’s goal post. Bringing the scoreline to 4-0. Despite Pakistan showing intent in the first and second quarters, they were knocked out of the tournament with India marching on to the Semis. India will face the defending champions Japan in the Semi-finals on 12th August. 

At halftime, the Pakistani coach was obviously not pleased, and neither was assistant coach Rehan Butt, who referred to the first goal’s disqualification as a “contentious” decision. He believed it may have given his squad the early advantage it so urgently needed to put their more skilled rivals under strain. 

Coach of the India team Craig Fulton said, “That is what video referrals are for.” “Umpires announced their choice…We did a good job playing and defending. Therefore, it’s significant to us.

There are some incidents in history, which sound more like a nightmare than reality. In World War II, when Japan was about to bring the grand alliance of Allied powers to its knees with its refusal to surrender. Everyone was thinking of how to stop Japan, the Americans came up with a plan to drop the first nuclear weapon in the history of mankind on Japan. On 6th August 1945, Truman dropped the first nuclear bomb named ‘Little Boy’ on Hiroshima and then within 3 days on 9th August, the Americans dropped the second nuclear bomb named ‘Fatman’ on Nagasaki. In this aerial bombing, the hands of America were stained with the blood of more than 2 lakh people, most of them civilians. In this mass destruction, Tsutomu Yamaguchi was the only man in history who survived two nuclear bombs. 

Yamaguchi was the lone warrior who eyewitnessed the terror of nuclear bombing in 2 different cities in just 3 days. A 29-year-old naval engineer who was on his business trip to Hiroshima was prepared to leave the city on 6 August, but the city is full of immutable smog which was caused by the ignition of ‘Little Boy’ , the first nuclear bomb. After enduring the immediate aftermath of the Hiroshima blast, Yamaguchi and two colleagues navigate a hellish cityscape to find a functioning train station. Their journey takes them through scenes of apocalyptic destruction, culminating in a train ride to Nagasaki. 

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Just after 3 days when he was narrating the horrors of Hiroshima to a mistrusted colleague, fate hit a second, disastrous blow. However, the Yamaguchi spirit was still undamaged. Despite being dangerously close to the epicentre, Yamaguchi survived, only to face an eerily similar scenario three days later in his hometown of Nagasaki. There the “Fat Man” roared, and once again Yamaguchi survived to tell the horrifying tale.

Apart from the aftermath of the bombing, it is very important to understand why these attacks only happened in Japan. The Pacific Theater saw Japan expand its territories, leading to increased tensions with the United States. After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the United States officially entered the war. In the following years, fierce battles took place in the Pacific, where both sides suffered serious losses. By 1945, the United States had developed the atomic bomb, a weapon of unprecedented destructive power. Faced with a costly invasion of Japan and hoping for a quick end to the war, President Harry Truman made the fateful decision to deploy this new weapon. The collective effects of these bombings forced Japan to surrender and brought the elongated World War II to an end.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Parliament for the No-Confidence Motion on 9th August 2023 over the issues of Manipur violence. In his speech that went on for a little over two hours, Shah emphasized the major issues in the country ranging from the Manipur violence to the removal of Article 370 in Kashmir. 

The Major issues that were addressed by Amit Shah were– during his speech, he called the No Confidence Motion unnecessary and deceptive for the people of the country. Shah stated, “The purpose of the motion was just to create a situation of tumult. They are neither beneficial for the poor and the depressed class nor for the farmer”

Regarding Manipur, the Home Minister expressed his sorrow for the brutality there that claimed the lives of 152 people since May 3. Also blaming the opposition for politicizing the issue. He also denounced the video of Manipur women being raped. He questioned if the unfortunate incident happened on May 4 then why the video came out just before the start of the parliament session, claiming to arrest all the nine accused and changing the DGP and Chief Secretary of the state, and adding 36000 security personnel for the security of the state.

Amit Shah highlighted the violence that occurred in Manipur during Congress’ reign, claiming that none of the Union MInisters stayed in the state during that time but he stayed in Manipur for 3 days slinging with the Minister of State Shri. Nityanand Rao, who stayed there for 23 days.

Targeting the Opposition Amit Shah said “During the No Confidence motion against the Narasimha Rao Government, which the ruling party won, The Congress bribed the leaders of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to secure votes in their favor.” 

Amit Shah also mocked Rahul Gandhi with his statement, “There is a leader in this house who has attempted to enter politics 13 times so far and failed each time.” The Union Minister also criticized the opposition leaders for making the remarks over COVID-19 vaccine, “The native vaccination from India was resisted by the opposition. I recall that Rahul Ji and Akhilesh Ji ran an anti-vaccine campaign and called it the Modi vaccine. Even the lockdown was opposed by them. Although the opposition does not support Modi Ji, the Indian public does, and as a result, 130 crore people received the vaccine, making India free of Covid.”

The Home Minister praised Prime Minister Modi for working hard. He stated how PM Modi is the Most popular PM in India since our Independence, PM Modi has won the hearts of the people while working tirelessly for the country. 

The Union Minister also smashed the opposition over freebies also called ‘Revadi’ culture by the BJP, “They (UPA) continue to claim that they will forgive farmers’ loans. We advocate creating a system where taking out a loan is unnecessary rather than simply waving them off. Although we haven’t handed farmers free anything, we have helped them become independent.”

Shah spoke about the repeal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and declared that the administration will not engage in talks with either the Hurriyat or Jamaat or Pakistan. The government, according to him, will only speak with Kashmir Valley youth. “Cinemas have reopened in Kashmir after 33 years. Due to a number of measures the Modi government made to encourage trade and tourism in the valley, night shows, and the Shikara Festival have already started, and 1.80 crore people visited the valley last year.

Shah also discussed the government’s efforts to combat drug use and internal security concerns. He recalled the return to India of Sachin Bishnoi, who was charged with the murder of Sidhu Moose Wala, from Azerbaijan. He continued by saying that the NIA had been informed of the attacks on India’s diplomatic missions in London, Ottawa, and San Francisco.

The day of 9 August has a huge significance in Indian history. The Quit India Movement also known as Bharat Choro Andolan was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 August 1942, during the Second World War II. Today, when the whole country is remembering this historic day, BJP launched a Quit India Campaign led by PM Modi across the nation to demolish the opposition INDIA bloc. On Wednesday morning, BJP leaders started gathering in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in the Parliament and paid homage to the Father of the Nation. They start chanting the slogans Corruption Quit India, Dynasty Quit India, Appeasement Quit India, and Every Social Evil Quit India.   

On the other hand, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Tushar Gandhi was detained by Mumbai Police when he left his home to memorialise the Quit India Day. He was detained at the Santa Cruz police station because his participation in the march proved to be a threat to law & order. However, as soon as the police confirmed that the march that is going to be organised at Kranti Maidan will be silent, he was released by the police and allowed to participate in the march. 

After his release, he tweeted “This is the first time in the history of Azad Bharat I have been detained at Santa Cruz Police Station when I left my home to celebrate 9th August, Quit India Day. “But, I am released now, and am going to participate in the march at Azad Maidan.”  In a series of tweets, he further said  “I am very proud of this arrest because My Great Grandparents had also been arrested by the British Police on that historic date.”

Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on 9 August 1942, at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee during World War II, demanding an end to British Rule in India after the Britishers failed to secure Indian support for the British war effort with Cripps Mission, Gandhi made a call to Do or Die in his Quit India movement delivered in Bombay’s Gowalia Tank Maidan on 9 August 1942. Viceroy Linlithgow compared the movement to “the most serious rebellion launched by the Indians since 1857”.

Various violent incidents took place across the country against British rule. The British arrested around 10 thousand leaders, keeping them in jail until 1945. Ultimately, the British government realised that now, India was ungovernable in the long run, and the question for the postwar era became how to exit gracefully and peacefully from the country. The mass movement ended in 1945 with the release of freedom fighters from jails. Bhogeshwari Phukanani, Mukunda Kakati, Matangini Hazra, Kushal Konwar, Kanklata Baraua, and others were the senior leaders who attained martyrdom. To mark the Golden Jubilee of the Quit India Movement in 1992, the Reserve Bank of India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets his government bungalow re-allotted after his lok sabha membership gets restored as per the Supreme Court’s stay on conviction of defamation case on Rahul Gandhi. The Politician shifted to 12, Tughlaq Lane after he vacated the bungalow in April and shifted to his mother’s residence in Delhi after his disqualification from the Lok Sabha. 

The Congress leader was disqualified as the Member of the Lower House after a Defamation case filed by a BJP MLA, Pumesh Modi in 2019. After Rahul Gandhi gave the statement “Why are all Modi’s thieves? Be it Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, or Narendra Modi, have Modi as their surnames?,” The Surat court convicted Gandhi and sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment on 23 February 2023. On 4th August 2023, Gandhi’s Conviction was put intact by the Supreme Court leading to his return as a Member of Parliament. 

Rahul Gandhi was first allocated the bungalow when he won the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, UP in 2004. At the time of vacating the bungalow, Gandhi said that there is a price of speaking the truth in this country and he would pay the price of speaking the truth, whatever the cost.  According to reports, in July Gandhi was likely to shift his place of residence to the residence of the former CM of Delhi Sheila Dixit. 

Gandhi will also visit his constituency for the first time after his reelection as the MP on 12-13 August 2023. Congress GC KC Venugopal said, “On 12-13 August, Sh. @RahulGandhi ji will be in his constituency Wayanad! The people of Wayanad are very happy and excited that democracy has won, their voice has returned to Parliament! Rahul ji is not only an MP but also a component of their family!”

Kerala became the second state after Mizoram to pass a resolution against the Union’s move to enact Uniform Civil Code at the centre level.  On Monday 7 August Kerala assembly unanimously passed the resolution to stop the introduction of UCC in the state, If the centre wants to Implement the law. Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution in the house against the UCC implementation by pointing this out as a “unilateral and hasty” step taken by the Centre.

The opposition UDF (United Democratic Front) welcomed the move of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the House and proposed several changes and amendments as well. The CM took the proposed suggestions to his attention and read out the final script, which said that the state is concerned and horrified with the Centre’s move to impose UCC as it was a one-sided and speedy decision that would take away the secular character of the country. 

Vijayan claimed “that UCC is based on the grounds of Manusmriti more than the Indian Constitution and is a consciousness of the RSS and this has been made clear by the RSS from the days of Independence struggle. They are not trying to implement something which is written in the Constitution.”

In his speech, Vijayan said that in the Indian Constitution, the idea of common civil law is given in the directive principle of state policy and they are not mandatory. He also talked about Article 25 of the Constitution which guarantees the freedom of religion and includes the right to follow and practise religious personal rules. Hence implementing UCC would prohibit people from exercising their Fundamental Rights.

He pointed out that establishing a common civil code under Article 44 of the Indian Constitution is simply mentioned but a law like UCC should be implemented only after debates and discussions with the people. He said that the government will not implement this without citizens’ consideration.  He called the forcing of UCC a move against Secularism to attack the unity of the people and the nation as a whole and said that the Kerala assembly too shares this concern.

Earlier this year, the Mizoram state assembly also unanimously adopted a resolution protesting the implementation of UCC in the country. Recently, the Law Commission of India initiated a public consultation process on the matter and they received a total of 8.5 lakhs response in just two weeks from the citizens concerning suggestions for the implementation of the UCC. Some anonymous sources also suggest that the government will introduce something big by the end of this year.  Just 2 days ago Assam banned Polygamy by saying it is a feature of UCC and we are looking forward to helping the Union Government.

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed a committee of three former high court judges to look into the ethnic violence cases in the country with a humanitarian aspect. Apart from the investigation, the committee will also keep an eye on reclamation and other issues in cases related to the ethnic violence in conflict-stricken Manipur. The aim of the committee will be much more than just probing incidents of violence. The three-member committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal (Retd.) Chief Justice of J&K High Court along with Justice Shalini P Joshi (Retd.) Judge of Bombay High Court and Justice Asha Menon (Retd.) Judge of Delhi High Court as its members. The Supreme Court also named Ex-Mumbai Police Commissioner Dattatray Padsalgikar to monitor the probe by CBI. 

A three-judge bench led by CJI (Chief Justice of India) D Y Chandrachud said that “Our efforts are to reinstall a feeling of trust in the law & order. We will set up a one-level committee of three former HC judges. This committee will also look at things apart from inquiring – including remedial measures, relief and many more aspects.” 

On August 1, the court said there was an absolute failure of government and law and order in the state. It had slammed the state police for an unpunctual and inactive investigation of incidents of ethnic violence, especially those targeting women, and had summoned the Chief of Police, Manipur to answer its queries on August 7. 

Former Maharashtra Police Chief IPS officer Dattatray Padsalgikar will administer the CBI investigation. Adding to this, there will be five more officers of at least the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police, brought into the CBI from different states. These officers will also operate within the corners of the framework and organisational structure of the CBI.

The court further added “There will be 42 Special Investigation Teams inspecting the matters which are not transferred to the CBI. These teams should be supervised by DIG-ranked officers outside of Manipur. Each officer will monitor six teams to check if the investigation is going thoroughly or not.”

The most awaited GNCTD (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi) Bill also known as the Delhi Service Bill gets approval from the Upper House of the Parliament After an 8-hour-long discussion. The bill was already passed in the Lok Sabha via Voice Vote on 3 August after that on 7 August Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved the bill in Rajya Sabha. After a long controversial discussion the bill got a clear nod. During the voting, the bill obtained 131 votes in favour compared to 102 in against. Along with NDA, BJD, YSRCP, and TDP also voted in support of the bill. The highlight of the 8-hour-long discussion was the former Prime Minister and Senior Congressmen Dr. Manmohan Singh, who is turning 91 next month, showing up for the Rajya Sabha session in a wheelchair. 

This bill replaced the ordinance on Control of Group A services by Delhi’s LG (Lieutenant-Governor). Earlier this year, the President passed an ordinance on the suggestions of the government. The government needs to adopt a law to replace the ordinance within six weeks of the start of the new session. 

BJP National spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhansu Trivedi initiated the discussion in support of the bill. He responds to the remarks made by Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, saying “Firstly Delhi is not a state it is a Union Territory, how can a UT ruling government be more powerful than the Union government? There is no such example anywhere in the world.” 

Opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A. slams the government saying the unconstitutional bill is a symbol of anarchy and a black day in the history of Indian Democracy. Including this list Arvind Kejriwal CM of Delhi said, “The bill is not against the Delhi government this is against the 3 crore people of Delhi and in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections BJP will not get a single seat from Delhi.”

Around 5 PM Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Rajhav Chadda moved a resolution with the names of 5 MPs without their consent Thambi Durai, Sudhansu Trivedi, Sambit Patra, Phangnon Komyak, and Narhari Amin in the Upper House. All 5 MPs filed a complaint against Raghav Chadda to the chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah had instigated a furious attack on the opposition, asserting “the bill neither violates the orders of Supreme Court nor does it violates the constitution. The provisions of the bill were part of the transaction of business of Delhi Government rules 1993, placed by the Congress.” He further added we are forced to place this law because the government of Delhi transfers and appoints senior officials for their interest. He closed his speech by pointing out the alliance made by 26 parties by saying “Khargeji you are the experienced leader how cannot you understand the motives of AAP, as soon as the bill is passed the alliance will also pass.”

On Sunday, when the expert committee submitted its reports on the legislative assembly capacity of the state to make a law to end polygamy. A 4-member committee headed by Justice (Retd.) Smt. Rumi Kumari Phukan informed the Chief Minister of Assam that the state should ban Polygamy through constitutional legislative actions. Just after the reports submitted by the committee, the state CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on his Twitter account that within this financial year Assam will ban Polygamy. The other members of the committee are Devajit Saikia, advocate general of Assam; Nalin Kohli, senior additional advocate general of Assam; and Nekibur Zaman, a senior advocate of the Gauhati High Court. The committee had a 60 days deadline to submit its reports. 

The committee also said that Ban on Polygamy is also a feature of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) that the centre is trying to enact. The committee in complete agreement proposed that the state has a full right to ban Polygamy, and the state government is in full capacity to enact such laws, the committee further added. The committee also identifies that in Muslim law, age is not mentioned. So to remove the conflicts with the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offence) Act, the State can bring legislation with the same provisions in POCSO. 

The time to table the bill is not yet decided, the CM informed that “the Cabinet will decide when to introduce the bill in the assembly, whether it is in the September session or in January.” One of the major points in the enactment of the bill is that the final assent on the bill will be given by the President instead of the Governor.  

Generally, Polygamy is banned in every religion in India except Muslims, Practising polygamy is a crime under sections 494 and 495 of the Indian Penal Code, but not for Muslims, section 2 of Muslim Personal Law (Shariat), Application Act of 1937 allows them to do so. CM said that “We outlaw the polygamy through harmony, not with any aggressive measures.” 

Anime, the vibrant and captivating world of Japanese animation, has garnered a massive global fan base for its diverse storytelling, imaginative worlds, and emotional depth. For newcomers and seasoned anime enthusiasts, discovering the best of the genre is an exhilarating journey. In this article, we present a comprehensive list of anime that are must-watches, ensuring an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever.

• Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood 

This masterpiece seamlessly blends action, adventure, and philosophical themes. Follow the Elric brothers on their quest for the Philosopher’s Stone, delving into morality, sacrifice, and the essence of human nature. “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” excels in both character development and plot, making it a must-watch for any anime aficionado.

• Death Note

A psychological thriller that challenges the notion of justice, “Death Note” follows Light Yagami as he discovers a notebook with the power to kill anyone whose name is written in it. This intense battle of wits between Light and the enigmatic Detective L will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout.

• Spirited Away

Renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece, “Spirited Away,” is a visually stunning and emotionally evocative journey into a mysterious world of spirits and magic. With its enchanting storyline and themes of bravery and self-discovery, this film is an animated gem cherished by people of all ages.

• Attack on Titan

This epic anime series blends post-apocalyptic survival, political intrigue, and giant humanoid creatures known as Titans. “Attack on Titan” keeps viewers riveted with its unpredictable plot twists and emotionally charged narrative that delves into the human condition.

• Your Lie in April

Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged by this heartwarming tale of music, love, and loss. Following a talented pianist who finds his passion for music rekindled by a vivacious violinist, “Your Lie in April” is a profoundly moving anime that will leave you pondering the beauty of life.

• Cowboy Bebop

A genre-defying space western, “Cowboy Bebop” blends action, humour, and a stellar jazz-inspired soundtrack. Join the misfit bounty hunters of the spaceship Bebop as they navigate their troubled pasts and confront their inner demons in a futuristic universe.

• Neon Genesis Evangelion

A groundbreaking mecha anime that transcends the genre’s conventions, “Neon Genesis Evangelion” explores themes of existentialism and human frailty. The psychological depth of its characters and the intricate storytelling has solidified its place as an anime classic.

• One Piece

A timeless adventure that has captured the hearts of millions, “One Piece” follows Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew on a quest to find the legendary One Piece treasure. With its vast world-building and unforgettable characters, this long-running series promises an amazing journey.

• Steins; Gate

Mixing science fiction, time travel, and gripping character drama, “Steins; Gate” is a compelling rollercoaster ride. It challenges the consequences of altering the past and raises thought-provoking questions about fate and destiny.

• My Neighbor Totoro

Another enchanting work by Hayao Miyazaki, “My Neighbor Totoro” is a heartwarming tale of two young sisters who discover magical creatures in the nearby forest. This feel-good film celebrates the innocence of childhood and the wonder of nature.

The world of anime is a vast and diverse landscape that caters to a wide range of tastes and interests. The ten anime mentioned above offer an exceptional glimpse into the artistry and brilliance of this medium. Each of these shows and films has carved a unique place in the hearts of anime enthusiasts, and experiencing them once in a lifetime is an opportunity not to be missed. So, dive into the mesmerizing world of anime and embark on an unforgettable journey that will resonate with you for years to come with a lesson and joy.