A Supreme Court bench, headed by the Chief Justice of India, has stayed all proceedings in sedition cases. What is sedition law, where did it come from in India, and is it time for it to go?

The India Story with Vikram Chandra: Time for sedition law to go after SC order?

Decoded | Sedition law: Time for 'colonial baggage' to go after SC order?

A Supreme Court bench, headed by the Chief Justice of India, has stayed all proceedings in sedition cases. What is sedition law, where did it come from in India, and is it time for it to go?

A Supreme Court bench, headed by the Chief Justice of India, has stayed all proceedings in sedition cases, and asked governments to not file any FIRs under the provision. This comes after the Central government had said that they will reconsider the law, as part of an effort to &lsquo;shed colonial baggage&rsquo;.
Which is great, but what is sedition?
The dictionary definition of the word is the use of words or action that are intended to encourage people to oppose the government.
Although the recent Supreme Court order has stayed this provision, sedition is defined under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code as both a non-bailable and cognisable offence.
Which means that the police can arrest any accused person without a warrant, and they would not be able to get bail until the case is closed. The recent SC order, however, allows any person currently booked under sedition to apply for bail.
Sedition is also a non-compoundable office, which meant that once charges are filed, they can not be withdrawn, and there can be no settlement. Any accused person had to go through the full trial.
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<h2>History of Sedition Law</h2>
The government has called sedition &lsquo;colonial baggage&rsquo;, because it was added to the Indian Penal Code by the British in 1870.
Freedom fighter Balgangadhar Tilak was be convicted for sedition and was sent to jail for 18 months in 1897.
Mahatma Gandhi was also arrested for sedition by the British govt in 1922.
Sedition was originally also a part of the draft Indian constitution, as a restriction on freedom of speech and expression. In 1949, it was dropped from the Constitution but retained in the IPC.
In 1951, Prime Minister Nehru amended Article 19(1)(a) that guarantees fundamental rights, to put in &lsquo;reasonable restrictions&rsquo; on the right to free speech.
Then in 1974, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi made sedition cognisable offence and authorised police to make arrests without a warrant.
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<h2>Who can be charged with sedition?</h2>
So, could anyone be charged with sedition? In 1962, the Supreme Court ruled that even strongly worded criticism of the government would be considered within the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression.
There was, however, a catch. The Court did say that when words or actions have a destructive tendency, or the intent of creating disorder or disturbance, it can be called sedition.
But how exactly does one gauge the tendency or intention behind a word or action?
The vague wording of this order left scope for the government to slap any criticism with sedition, arguing that the words or actions have the tendency or intention to create disorder, or provoke disaffection against the govt.
The accused could approach the court for relief, but remember that this was a non-bailable and non-compoundable offence, and the burden of proof lay with the accused. The process, therefore, became the punishment.
The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, in 2021, had said that the law needs to go. He said that the law&rsquo;s conviction rate is very low, and its enormous power can be compared to a carpenter using a saw to cut an entire forest, instead of a tree.
So, are the Chief Justice&rsquo;s concerns about the misuse of sedition law well-founded?
A total of 326 cases were registered in the country under the sedition law between 2014 and 2019.
However, just six persons were convicted under the law, according to Home Ministry's recent data. For the rest, the process became punishment.
While we await the Central government&rsquo;s reconsideration of the sedition law, the point to be noted is that the United Kingdom, which gave India this law, scrapped it back in 2009.

Amid uncertain Covid protocols and dwindling job markets, is a foreign education still viable for Indian students? Vikram Chandra speaks to experts and students on the challenges faced by India’s youth abroad. 

The India Story Episode 6 | Is foreign education viable in a post-Covid world?

Amid uncertain Covid protocols and dwindling job markets, is a foreign education still viable for Indian students? Vikram Chandra speaks to experts and students on the challenges faced by India’s youth abroad.

Amid uncertain Covid protocols and dwindling job markets, is a foreign education still viable for Indian students? Vikram Chandra speaks to experts and students on the challenges faced by India&rsquo;s youth abroad.

India is home to one-fifth of the world&rsquo;s youth. India&rsquo;s student population has long looked to foreign Universities for a pathway to a better life abroad, or a leg up in the Indian job market. But since the onset of the Covid pandemic, fickle travel rules, uncertainty about covid protocols, and exorbitant fees have made life difficult for Indian students abroad. Add to that struggling economies and dwindling job markets, and the allure of a foreign education has been made uncertain.
Is a foreign education still viable in the post-Covid world? This week on The India Story, Vikram Chandra speaks to both experts and students about the current state of affairs on foreign education for Indian students.
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We also look at the Supreme Court&rsquo;s historic order on the sedition law, which has stayed the provision and directed governments to not file any new FIRs. Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, Fridays at 8 pm. Download the Editorji app: www.editorji.com/download

This week on the EJ Tech Show, we review the Realme GT 2 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones, and the OnePlus Nord Buds TWS earbuds.

The EJ Tech Show: Realme GT 2, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, OnePlus Nord Buds reviewed

This week on the EJ Tech Show, we review the Realme GT 2 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones, and the OnePlus Nord Buds TWS earbuds.

This week on the EJ Tech Show, we review the Realme GT 2 and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphones, and the OnePlus Nord Buds TWS earbuds.
<h2>Realme GT 2 specifications</h2>
The Realme GT 2 is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, along with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It sports a 6.62-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 5 for protection.
For optics, the phone offers a triple rear camera setup, with a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. There&rsquo;s also a 16MP front-facing selfie camera.
Realme has packed in a 5,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. The Realme GT 2 runs Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.
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<h2>OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite specifications</h2>
OnePlus Nord CE2 Lite specifications include a 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz high refresh rate. OnePlus says the refresh rate is dynamic and changes on the fly based on your usage habits to save battery life.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 695 5G SoC. The chipset is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and the storage &nbsp;саn &nbsp;be &nbsp;further &nbsp;exраnded with the help оf а miсrоSD саrd.
For optics, it has a triple rear camera setup, which &nbsp;includes а 64MР main camera lens, a 2MP depth assist camera for portrait shots and a 2MP macro camera.
The рhоne &nbsp;also hаs &nbsp;а 16MР саmerа &nbsp;аt &nbsp;the &nbsp;frоnt &nbsp;for &nbsp;selfies &amp; video саlling. &nbsp;Keeping the lights on is a 5,000 mah battery and it supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.
In terms of software, the Nord CE2 Lite runs on Oxygen OS 12.1, which is now integrated with the ColorOS codebase. OnePlus guarantees two major Android updates and three years of security updates.&nbsp;
OnePlus Nord&nbsp;CE2&nbsp;price in India starts at ₹19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model.
<h2>OnePlus Nord Buds specifications</h2>
The OnePlus Nord Buds have been launched in India. The OnePlus Nord Buds features 12.4mm drivers, and Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity. The OnePlus Nord Buds specifications also include an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. The OnePlus Nord Buds battery is a 41mAh unit, while the charging case gets a 480mAh battery. OnePlus claims the buds will offer a listening time of 7 hours, and up to 30 hours with the case.
The OnePlus Nord Buds price in India has been set at ₹2,799.

India’s legal system is on the verge of collapse, says retired Justice Madan Lokur. Can judicial reform bring about meaningful change? 

The India Story | Judicial reforms: Long overdue for swift justice?

India&rsquo;s legal system is on the verge of collapse, says retired Justice Madan Lokur. Can judicial reform bring about meaningful change?

India&rsquo;s legal system is struggling. Over 70,000 cases are pending before the Supreme Court, some for close to half a century. Nearly 76% of the country&rsquo;s prison population is made up of undertrials, according to a 2022 report. Despite high case pendency, thousands of judges&rsquo; posts lie vacant at all 3 tiers of the judiciary.
Judicial reforms are sorely needed to clear India&rsquo;s legal logjam. The Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have both expressed the need to spruce up India&rsquo;s legal system.
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This week on The India Story, retired Justice Madan Lokur says that the Indian legal system is on the verge of collapse, and explains the steps that need to be taken in order for meaningful reform to happen. We also look at PM Modi&rsquo;s diplomatically packed three-day tour of Europe, where green energy, economy, and bilateral relations were on the agenda.
Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, Fridays at 8 pm. Download the Editorji app: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/download">www.editorji.com/download</a>

This week, we review the Realme GT Neo 3, and take a look at the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite. 

The EJ Tech Show: Realme GT Neo 3 Review, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite First Look

This week, we review the Realme GT Neo 3, and take a look at the OnePlus&nbsp;Nord CE 2 Lite.&nbsp;

This week on the EJ Tech Show, we review the Realme GT Neo 3, with 150W fast charging, and also take a look at OnePlus' new budget offering, the OnePlus&nbsp;Nord CE 2 Lite.
<h2>Realme&nbsp;GT Neo&nbsp;3 specifications</h2>
The Realme GT Neo 3 features the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, with a Mali 610 GPU. The Realme GT Neo 3 specs also include up to 12GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card slot.
The Realme GT Neo 3 display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 1000Hz touch sampling rate, and support for 10-bit colours.
The Realme GT Neo 3 camera is a triple rear setup, with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front is a 16MP selfie camera.
The Realme GT Neo 3 OS is Realme UI 3.0, based on Android 12. The Realme GT Neo 3 is available in 2 battery configurations. The 80W fast charging version comes with a 5,000mAh battery, while the 150W fast charging version comes with a 4,500mAh battery.
The Realme GT Neo 3 price in India starts at ₹36,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, which offers 80W fast charging. The 150W fast charging model with 12GB + 256GB has been priced at ₹42,999. Is the 150W fast charging and the performance worth the price? Find out in our review on editorji.
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<h2>OnePlus&nbsp;Nord&nbsp;CE 2 Lite&nbsp;specifications</h2>
OnePlus Nord CE2 Lite specifications include a 6.59-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 120Hz high refresh rate. OnePlus says the refresh rate is dynamic and changes on the fly based on your usage habits to save battery life.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon 695 5G SoC. The chipset is paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and the storage &nbsp;саn &nbsp;be &nbsp;further &nbsp;exраnded with the help оf а miсrоSD саrd.
For optics, it has a triple rear camera setup, which &nbsp;includes а 64MР main camera lens, a 2MP depth assist camera for portrait shots and a 2MP macro camera.
The рhоne &nbsp;also hаs &nbsp;а 16MР саmerа &nbsp;аt &nbsp;the &nbsp;frоnt &nbsp;for &nbsp;selfies &amp; video саlling. &nbsp;Keeping the lights on is a 5,000 mah battery and it supports 33W SuperVOOC fast charging.
In terms of software, the Nord CE2 Lite runs on Oxygen OS 12.1, which is now integrated with the ColorOS codebase. OnePlus guarantees two major Android updates and three years of security updates.&nbsp;
OnePlus Nord&nbsp;CE2&nbsp;price in India starts at ₹19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model.

Come, be part of the India growth story. This was Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's message to investors in Silicon Valley, as she wrapped up her trip to the United States.
Speaking at a round table hosted by the CII and the US Chamber of Commerce’s US-India Business Council (USIBC), Nirmala Sitharaman pitched for collaboration with the US in financial services and emerging technologies.
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She said fintech represents a unique opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth.
"India has the largest start up ecosystem...1 in 4 start-ups belong to fintech and increasingly becoming unicorns. 20 unicorns belonging to fintech in last 2-3 years. Digital adoption rate in India as of 2019 was 85% whereas globally it was 64%," said the Finance Minister.
There's a fintech revolution happening in India, and as a country that runs the largest financial inclusion programme in the world, and has highest fintech adoption rate globally, India has a lot to offer.
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India is home to one of the fastest growing fintech markets. At $31 billion in 2021, it's the 3rd largest in world, after the US and China. India's fintech market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 20% to reach $138 billion by 2023. 
Global leaders from the fintech sector, from the USIBC and the CII member companies also feel fintech can power a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Ambassador Atul Keshap, former diplomat and President of USIBC says, innovation around fintech will be a critical to reach $500 billion in annual trade between the US and India. The fintech sector also offers the chance to meet the needs of Generation Z and Millennials, who are tech-savvy in financial management across all economic categories, including insurance, loan repayment, and purchase or sale or investment of financial assets.
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Another big area of focus for the Finance Minister the US semiconductor players. Some call it the ‘brain’ of modern electronics, while others call it the ‘heart.’ Nirmala Sitharaman met representatives of the semiconductor industry in the US urging them to invest in India. 
Last year, the govt also approved a $10bn production-linked incentive scheme to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the country, in a bid to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production. The move is starting to show results. The govt has received five proposals for setting up of semiconductor fabrication and display fabrication units worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore. Not just that, the semiconductor market of India is estimated to touch $63 billion by 2026, as per reports.
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With a growth forecast of almost 8% in FY 2023, India is likely to remain the world’s fastest growing major economy over the next few years. With healthy FDI inflows, and the macroeconomic outlook looking stable, the Indian economy is showing steady recovery, post the pandemic.
At a critical time for geo-strategic and geo-economic convergence, the govt hopes that the India-US trade partnership, can make the case for democracy through shared prosperity.

Decoded | FM Nirmala Sitharaman's outreach at Silicon Valley: Be part of India's growth story

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pitched for collaboration with the US in financial services and emerging technologies, saying that fintech represents a unique opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth.


Speaking at a round table hosted by the CII and the USIBC,&nbsp;Nirmala&nbsp;Sitharaman pitched for collaboration with the US in financial services and emerging technologies.

Come, be part of the India growth story.&nbsp;This was Union Finance Minister&nbsp;Nirmala&nbsp;Sitharaman's message to investors in Silicon Valley, as she wrapped up her trip to the United States.
Speaking at a round table hosted by the CII and the US Chamber of Commerce&rsquo;s US-India Business Council (USIBC),&nbsp;Nirmala&nbsp;Sitharaman pitched for collaboration with the US in financial services and emerging technologies.
Also watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/the-india-story/decoded-nirmala-sitharaman-s-visit-in-washington-bid-to-boost-india-us-trade-ties-1650637495202" target="_blank">Nirmala Sitharaman's visit in Washington: Bid to boost India-US trade ties?</a>
She said fintech represents a unique opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth.
"India has the largest start up ecosystem...1 in 4 start-ups belong to fintech and increasingly becoming unicorns. 20 unicorns belonging to fintech in last 2-3 years. Digital adoption rate in India as of 2019 was 85% whereas globally it was 64%," said the Finance Minister.
There's a fintech revolution happening in India, and as a country that runs the largest financial inclusion programme in the world, and has highest fintech adoption rate globally, India has a lot to offer.
Also watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/fm-at-imf-india-a-leader-in-digital-adoption-1650346597961" target="_blank">Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at IMF: India is a leader in digital adoption</a>
India is home to one of the fastest growing fintech markets.&nbsp;At $31 billion in 2021, it's the 3rd&nbsp;largest in world, after the US and China.&nbsp;India's fintech market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 20% to reach $138 billion by 2023.&nbsp;
Global leaders from the fintech sector, from the USIBC and the CII member companies also feel fintech can power a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Ambassador Atul Keshap, former diplomat and President of USIBC says, innovation around fintech will be a critical to reach $500 billion in annual trade between the US and India.&nbsp;The fintech sector also offers the chance to meet the needs of Generation Z and Millennials, who are tech-savvy in financial management across all economic categories, including insurance, loan repayment, and purchase or sale or investment of financial assets.
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Another big area of focus for the Finance Minister the US semiconductor players. Some call it the &lsquo;brain&rsquo; of modern electronics, while others call it the &lsquo;heart.&rsquo;&nbsp;Nirmala&nbsp;Sitharaman met representatives of the semiconductor industry in the US urging them to invest in India.&nbsp;
Last year, the govt also approved a $10bn production-linked incentive scheme to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the country, in a bid to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production. The move is starting to show results. The govt has received five proposals for setting up of semiconductor fabrication and display fabrication units worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore.&nbsp;Not just that, the semiconductor market of India is estimated to touch $63 billion by 2026, as per reports.
Also watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/the-india-story/the-india-story-us-india-2-2-dialogue-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis-what-next-for-india-us-ties-1649854668499" target="_blank">The US-India 2+2 dialogue amid Russia-Ukraine crisis: What next for India-US ties?</a>
With a growth forecast of almost 8% in FY 2023, India is likely to remain the world&rsquo;s fastest growing major economy over the next few years. With healthy FDI inflows, and the macroeconomic outlook looking stable, the Indian economy is showing steady recovery, post the pandemic.
At a critical time for geo-strategic and geo-economic convergence, the govt hopes that the India-US trade partnership, can make the case for democracy through shared prosperity.

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, acquired Twitter in a $44 billion deal on April 25, and he's already rolled out a to-do list of big changes that he wants at the company. Musk wants to pull open the hood on Twitter's algorithm, making it open-source. While many are calling it a boon, the move could have enormous consequences for user privacy and security. 
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Transparency does come with its own risks. Exposing code to the world also exposes potential vulnerabilities that criminals and disinformation operators can use to sow havoc, especially since Twitter is also a hotbed for very advanced forms of disinformation like deepfakes.
Also watch | The India Story: US-India 2+2 dialogue amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, what next for India-US ties?
On The India Story this week, cyber security expert and director of Digital Lab at Voyager Infosec, Jiten Jain, explains the threat of disinformation, as lines blur on social media with several deepfakes coming out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. We take a look at how new-age tools of disinformation on websites like Twitter have changed how war works.
Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, Fridays at 8 pm. 
Download the Editorji app: www.editorji.com/download

The India Story | Will Elon Musk be able to solve Twitter's disinformation problem?

Elon Musk acquired Twitter in a $44 billion deal on April 25, and he wants to pull open the hood on Twitter's algorithm, making it open-source. Will it worsen Twitter's disinformation problem?


On&nbsp;The India Story&nbsp;this week, cyber security expert and director of Digital Lab at Voyager Infosec, Jiten Jain, explains how new-age tools of disinformation on websites like Twitter have changed how war works.

Elon Musk, the world&rsquo;s richest person, acquired Twitter in a $44 billion deal on April 25, and he's already rolled out a to-do list of big changes that he wants at the company. Musk wants to pull open the hood on Twitter's algorithm, making it open-source. While many are calling it a boon, the move could have enormous consequences for user privacy and security.&nbsp;
Also watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/the-india-story/the-india-story-is-sri-lanka-s-economic-crisis-a-result-of-china-s-debt-trap-diplomacy-1649431544929" target="_blank">The India Story: Is Sri Lanka's economic crisis a result of China's debt-trap diplomacy?</a>
Transparency does come with its own risks. Exposing code to the world also exposes potential vulnerabilities that criminals and disinformation operators can use to sow havoc, especially since Twitter is also a hotbed for very advanced forms of disinformation like deepfakes.
Also watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/the-india-story/the-india-story-us-india-2-2-dialogue-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis-what-next-for-india-us-ties-1649854668499" target="_blank">The India Story: US-India 2+2 dialogue amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, what next for India-US ties?</a>
On&nbsp;The India Story&nbsp;this week, cyber security expert and director of Digital Lab at Voyager Infosec, Jiten Jain, explains the threat of disinformation, as lines blur on social media with several deepfakes coming out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. We take a look at how new-age tools of disinformation on websites like Twitter have changed how war works.
Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, Fridays at 8 pm.&nbsp;
Download the Editorji app:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.editorji.com/download" target="_blank">www.editorji.com/download</a>

Disinformation in war is not new, but the tools have changed. As the Russian offensive on Ukraine rages on the ground, there's a digital offensive that's making this war far more ominous. 

Decoded | Russia-Ukraine war: are we heading towards disinformation dystopia? 

Disinformation in war is not new, but the tools have changed. With deepfakes of world leaders doing the rounds, a digital offensive is making the Russia-Ukraine war far more ominous.

Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, every Friday at 8 pm. Download the Editorji app: www.editorji.com/download

Decoded | Russia - Ukraine war: are we heading towards disinformation dystopia? 

Disinformation in war is not new, but the tools have changed.&nbsp;As the Russian offensive on Ukraine rages on the ground, there's a digital offensive that's making this war far more ominous.&nbsp;

The year is 1941, and German broadcaster Der Chef is reaching the homes of civilians with complaints of corruption in the Nazi ranks, worrying news about German soldiers abroad, and gossip about the wives of officials.&nbsp;His accent, knowledge and loyalty to Hitler suggest that he&rsquo;s a high-ranking officer in the military. German listeners are hooked, and convinced he&rsquo;s bringing them the inside truth on the regime.&nbsp;But here&rsquo;s the real truth - Der Chef doesn&rsquo;t exist. He&rsquo;s been created by a British journalist, Sefton Delmer - in his effort to spread chaos in Germany, leading the psychological war by the Allied powers.&nbsp; Disinformation in war is not new, but the tools have changed. As the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/un-chief-antnio-guterres-to-meet-with-putin-zelenskyy-to-press-for-peace-1650697401709" target="_blank">Russian offensive</a> on Ukraine rages on the ground, there's a digital offensive that's making this war far more ominous.&nbsp;We often say 'seeing is believing', perhaps not anymore.&nbsp;
Recently, a video of Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;went viral online. He was&nbsp;speaking at a podium bearing the Ukrainian state emblem, in his signature olive green t-shirt and the video seems like just another televised message to Ukrainians. But the message he was conveying in the video was far from his own.&nbsp;Zelensky&nbsp;was asking Ukrainian soldiers to put down their arms and surrender to Russian forces.&nbsp; The one-minute clip was a deepfake - broadcast on Ukrainian TV, possibly by Russian hackers&nbsp; A deepfake is a form of synthetic media which uses AI to create fake images, which can attach a face and voice to another person&rsquo;s body, matching their likeness - to create a doctored video where you can make any person say anything.&nbsp;Now, that video of the Ukrainian president was a bad attempt at a deepfake&nbsp;and&nbsp;it was easily caught.&nbsp;Zelensky&rsquo;s face didn't move, his neck was stiff, complexion off - and so on.&nbsp; Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube were quick to take it down -&nbsp;Zelensky himself called it a childish provocation&nbsp;
Also watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/tech-news/ukraine-russia-war-how-hackers-are-fighting-on-the-online-battlefield-1650091342367" target="_blank">Ukraine-Russia war: How hackers are fighting on the online battlefield</a> Even the Russian President was not spared. Deepfake videos of Putin announcing peace also did the rounds of social media.&nbsp; Ukraine is also trying to create a narrative to help in morale boosting. The story of the Ghost of Kyiv, was one such example. A fighter pilot who shot down ten Russian jets on day one of the invasion, a high impact video of the combat was also tweeted by Ukranian officials. However, fact checking websites found that the video of the dogfight is from the 2013 PC game Digital Combat Simulator: World.&nbsp;&nbsp; Another piece of fake news that went viral from Kiev was the supposed 13 Ukrainian &lsquo;martyrs&rsquo; who in an act of &lsquo;defiance&rsquo; said &ldquo;Russian warship, go f*** yourself&rdquo; when urged to surrender Snake Island. The Ukrainian soldiers are actually all alive.&nbsp; By selectively amplifying targeted disinformation on social media, Russia is leading a classic Gerasimov style shadow war&nbsp;where it's hard to fight an enemy you can't see, or aren't even sure is there.&nbsp;For Russia, manipulating the external narrative is also getting tougher, since Kremlin backed news outlets have been banned in across the European Union and Twitter and Facebook are limiting their reach.&nbsp;&nbsp; Also watch|<a href="https://www.editorji.com/editorji-specials/the-india-story/the-india-story-us-india-2-2-dialogue-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis-what-next-for-india-us-ties-1649854668499" target="_blank">&nbsp;US-India 2+2 dialogue amid Russia-Ukraine crisis: What next for India-US ties?</a> Sophisticated technology and difficulty in regulating misinformation, along with the ease with which virtually anyone can share content are all adding up to a situation where deciphering the truth is become a near impossible task.&nbsp;Gartner Inc. predicted in 2018 that by the time 2022 rolls around - most people in mature economies will consume more false information than factual.&nbsp; So, for anyone who&rsquo;s inundated with information while scrolling through social media, it&rsquo;s important to pause and ask, "can I trust this source?&rdquo;&nbsp;

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G reviewed in this week's EJ Tech Show episode.

The EJ Tech Show: Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G reviewed!

On this week's show, we look at Samsung's new 2-in-1 Windows laptop, the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, and their latest mid-range offering, the Galaxy A73 5G.

On this week's show, we look at Samsung's&nbsp;new 2-in-1 Windows laptop, the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, and their latest mid-range offering, the Galaxy A73 5G.

This week on the EJ Tech Show, we look at the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, an ultra-premium 2-in-1 laptop and tablet combo. We also review the Galaxy A73 5G, Samsung's&nbsp;latest mid-range offering.
<h2>Samsung&nbsp;Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 specs</h2>
Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 runs on Windows 11, and features a 13.3-inch FHD AMOLED touchscreen display, which can rotate a full 360 degrees. It also comes with an S-Pen. The laptop is powered by 12th-gen Intel Core i7 processors based on the EVO platform along with Iris Xe graphics.
The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 gets 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The 13.3-inch model gets a 63Wh battery with 65W fast charging support.
Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 also sports a dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos support. For connectivity there&rsquo;s a Thunderbolt 4 port , along with USB-C, microSD, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 price in India has been set at ₹1,20,990 for the 13.3-inch Core i7 model.
The rotating display, AMOLED screen, and included S-Pen makes the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 a very compelling package. Is this the best laptop and tablet combo you can buy right now? Find out in our review on editorji.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/the-ej-tech-show-galaxy-a53-5g-oppo-watch-free-and-iqoo-z6-5g-reviewed-1648891944740" target="_blank">The EJ Tech Show: Galaxy A53 5G, Oppo Watch Free, and iQoo Z6 5G reviewed!</a>
<h2>Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specs</h2>
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, along with up to 8GB RAM, and up to 256GB storage, expandable to 1TB using the microSD slot. The phone offers a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 800 nits.
For optics, the Galaxy A73 gets a quad rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front is a 32MP selfie camera.
Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The Samsung Galaxy A73 runs One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. Samsung has promised four years of OS updates and five years of security updates with the Galaxy A73.

It's been a busy week for diplomacy for India, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on a 2-day visit to meet his 'khaas dost' Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Washington to build on the India-US 2+2 dialogue held earlier this month.
With global geopolitics in a flux, the Russia-Ukraine war figured prominently in the discussion between India and UK PMs, especially with India facing mounting criticism from the West over its position on Russia. Johnson said the UK has raised the issue of Ukraine with India diplomatically, adding that India has historic ties with Russia and everyone understands it.
Addressing the media in a joint statement, PM Modi called for immediate ceasefire and stressed on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. New Delhi and Britain's biggest focus was the Free Trade Agreement, and both nations hope to seal the deal by the end of this year. UK PM Boris Johnson said that India & the UK also had a shared interest in keeping the Indo-Pacific region free and open, in the face of growing threats of autocratic coercion.
Also watch | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at IMF: India is a leader in digital adoption
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, meanwhile is in the United States in a bid to boost India-US trade ties, a clear signal that India is open for business. While the West has signalled a clear decoupling from Moscow, should India brace for impact? Can Quad drive the India-US economic agenda, to help keep China at bay? Is a Free Trade Agreement with the US on the table? We look at some of these crucial questions in an exclusive conversation with experts, Former Indian Ambassador to the US Arun Singh, and Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, every Friday at 8 pm. For all episodes of the show, download the Editorji app at www.editorji.com/download

The India Story with Vikram Chandra: UK PM in India, FM in US signals India is 'open for business'

How can India bolster its economic presence in the Indo-Pacific region? In conversation with experts, Former Indian Ambassador to the US Arun Singh, and Mukesh Aghi, President & CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

The India Story | Diplomacy deep dive: UK PM in India, FM in US signals India is 'open for business'

How can India bolster its economic presence in the Indo-Pacific region? In conversation with experts,&nbsp;Former Indian Ambassador to the US&nbsp;Arun Singh,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mukesh Aghi,&nbsp;President &amp; CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

It's been a busy week for diplomacy for India, with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on a 2-day visit to meet his 'khaas dost' Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Washington to build on the India-US 2+2 dialogue held earlier this month.
With global geopolitics in a flux, the Russia-Ukraine war figured prominently in the discussion between India and UK PMs, especially with India facing mounting criticism from the West over its position on Russia. Johnson said the UK has raised the issue of Ukraine with India diplomatically, adding that India has historic ties with Russia and everyone understands it.
Addressing the media in a joint statement, PM Modi&nbsp;called for immediate ceasefire and stressed on dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine crisis. New Delhi and Britain's biggest focus was the Free Trade Agreement, and both nations hope to seal the deal by the end of this year.&nbsp;UK PM Boris Johnson said that India &amp; the UK also had a shared interest in keeping the Indo-Pacific region free and open, in the face of growing threats of autocratic coercion.
Also watch |<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/fm-at-imf-india-a-leader-in-digital-adoption-1650346597961" target="_blank">&nbsp;Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at IMF: India is a leader in digital adoption</a>
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, meanwhile is in the United States in a bid to boost India-US trade ties, a clear signal that India is open for business.&nbsp;While the West has signalled a clear decoupling from Moscow, should India brace for impact?&nbsp;Can Quad drive the India-US economic agenda, to help keep China at bay? Is a Free Trade Agreement with the US on the table? We look at some of these crucial questions in an exclusive conversation with experts,&nbsp;Former Indian Ambassador to the US&nbsp;Arun Singh,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Mukesh Aghi,&nbsp;President &amp; CEO, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, every Friday at 8 pm.&nbsp;For all episodes of the show, download the Editorji app at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.editorji.com/download" target="_blank">www.editorji.com/download</a>

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In a freewheeling chat with Editorji's Vikram Chandra, spiritual leader Sadhguru explains the link between the deteriorating quality of soil and the high demand for irrigation.

Sadhguru explains how improving soil will lead to reduction in irrigation demand

In a freewheeling chat with Editorji's Vikram Chandra, spiritual leader Sadhguru explains the link between the deteriorating quality of soil and the high demand for irrigation. (PAL)

Sadhguru explains how improving soil will lead to reduction in irrigation demand

In a freewheeling chat with Editorji's&nbsp;Vikram&nbsp;Chandra, spiritual leader Sadhguru&nbsp;explains the link between the deteriorating&nbsp;quality of soil and the high demand for irrigation.

A large Indian contingent invited investment at Davos, as the WEF reflected a changing international order, with the Ukraine war, climate change, and global inflation at the top of the agenda.

India invites foreign investment in Davos as World Economic Forum reflects global conflict

Decoded | India invites foreign investment as Davos World Economic Forum reflects global conflict

A large Indian contingent invited investment at Davos, as the WEF&nbsp;reflected a changing international order, with the Ukraine war, climate change, and global inflation at the top of the agenda.

The war in Ukraine, climate change, and global inflation topped the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as political and business leaders converged to discuss global issues.
The first in-person event since the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Economic Forum now reflects a changing world. Organisers asked those attending to take the train instead of travelling in an attempt to cut down on the event&rsquo;s carbon footprint, although how many took that advice is anyone&rsquo;s guess.
A large Indian contingent was in attendance at Davos, from Union Ministers to executives and leaders of India&rsquo;s biggest firms, who participated in a number of sessions at the forum. According to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, a record high 200 people from India attended the WEF this year.
Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/decoded-quad-summit-2022-can-the-quad-counter-china-in-the-indo-pacific-1653572534368" target="_blank">Decoded | Quad Summit 2022: Can the Quad counter China in the Indo Pacific?</a>
India&rsquo;s large turnout was accompanied by &lsquo;The India Lounge&rsquo;, set up in a street in Davos, serving up local delicacies, and inviting foreign investment at the same time. Several states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, set up their own individual camps as well. &lsquo;Come, invest in India&rsquo;, seemed to be the message.
India recently reported its highest ever foreign direct investment inflow, with $83.57 billion invested in 2021-22. Indian states are trying hard to increase this number at Davos, with Maharashtra signing over $10 billion in investment intentions with 24 companies, and Telangana signing renewables investment pacts worth a total of around $16 billion.
The World Economic Forum reflected the tumultuous state of global affairs, with the war in Ukraine featuring heavily throughout sessions. Russian business and political leaders haven't been invited to the gathering this year, and the former Russia House has been converted to an exhibition covering alleged warcrimes committed by the country. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the forum, and asked business leaders to exit Russia.

As the Quad nations met in Tokyo to formalise their relationship, the battle for Asia is on. Can India consolidate its position as a bigger power in the region? Vikram Chandra speaks to India’s top foreign policy analysts.

The India Story Episode 8 | Quad vs China: ‘Game on’ in the Indo-Pacific?

As the Quad nations met in Tokyo to formalise their relationship, the battle for Asia is on. Can India consolidate its position as a bigger power in the region? Vikram Chandra speaks to India’s top foreign policy analysts on the new international order.

As the Quad nations met in Tokyo to formalise their relationship, the battle for Asia is on. Can India consolidate its position as a bigger power in the region? Vikram Chandra speaks to India&rsquo;s top foreign policy analysts on the new international order.

The &lsquo;Quad&rsquo; nations - India, Australia, Japan &amp; the United States - met in Tokyo this week under the shadow of the Ukraine-Russia war, and China&rsquo;s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The four nations committed to a series of investments for the Indo-Pacific region.
On this episode of The India Story, Vikram Chandra speaks to India&rsquo;s top foreign policy analysts on the Quad&rsquo;s big step to take on China, and whether the Quad&rsquo;s big announcements mean a changing foreign policy landscape for the US. Far from focusing only on the Ukraine-Russia war, the US is also devoting foreign policy heft to take on China in Asia. As Asia becomes the battleground between China and the US, can India consolidate its position as a bigger power in the region?
Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/the-india-story-episode-7-global-inflation-woes-can-india-s-economy-emerge-victorious-1653055109926" target="_blank">The India Story Episode 7 | Global inflation woes: Can India&rsquo;s economy emerge victorious?</a>
We also take a look at the largest Indian contingent ever to attend the World Economic Forum at Davos, and how the United States has been rocked by a horrific mass shooting that killed 19 children, as calls for more sensible gun control begin to grow.
Watch The India Story with Vikram Chandra, Fridays at 8 pm. Download the Editorji app: <a href="https://editorji.com/download">www.editorji.com/download</a>

Sights of despair, comments from leaders and laments on social media are all becoming painfully familiar in the United States of America. With over 200 incidents of mass shooting in 2022 alone, America’s gun culture has left a lasting and traumatic impact on the country.
The mass shooting at an elementary school in rural Texas where a gunman opened fire taking the life of 19 children and 2 adults is the latest in a horrific series of mass shootings to take place in the country. The suspected shooter, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, was gunned down by police on the spot. The slayings took place just before noon at Robb Elementary School, where second through fourth graders were preparing to start summer vacation this week.Also watch - Texas school shooting: a brief history of carnages at US schools since Columbine
The gun laws in USA:The infamous Gun Lobby and the National Rifle Association has been at the forefront of the argument on gun laws – their main defence being that citizens of the United States need these arms for self-defence, as is their constitution right, which has been stated in the second amendment of the US constitution.
Federal law requires that licensed gun dealers conduct a background check, through a database run by the F.B.I., to see if the customer is among those prohibited from owning a gun. The law also says that anyone adjudicated by a court or other authority to have a mental illness cannot be sold a gun. However, many point to loopholes in this system: - Records through which background checks are conducted are not updated - Most people with serious mental illnesses never receive such a legal status - Small-scale sellers, including many who do business at gun shows, are not required to do background checks
Apart from federal laws, each state in America has its own set of guidelines on the use and purchase of arms. Recent changes in the law in Texas, made it even simpler for people to obtain guns.Also watch: Why USA won't make stricter gun laws despite Texas shooting - gun lobby, Republican, filibuster hurdles
Growing attacks on schools: If gun laws are in place to protect citizens’ right to self-defence, it does not explain why there exists a growing problem of attacks on schools in the USA. A history of attacks on schools shows that following the massacre at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999, the problem of school shootings has only exacerbated.
The Texas shooting marks the 27th school shooting this year alone. 25 people have been killed in school shootings since January.Also watch - Texas school shooting: a brief history of carnages at US schools since Columbine
What do the numbers say? these numbers aren't the only shocking ones, the US has the highest civilian gun ownership globally. Four-in-ten U.S. adults say they live in a household with a gun. In 2020 alone, more than 45,000 Americans died by gun fire, of which 54% were deaths by suicide. Studies have found that strong relationship between higher levels of gun ownership in a state and higher firearm suicide rates for both men and women. US rate of deaths from gun violence: 3.96 deaths per 100,000 people.
Gun violence and race issues: The attack on the Texas school comes just 10 days after another horrifying and racially motivated mass shooting case in Buffalo, New York. As per officials, the white 18-year-old who fatally shot 10 people at a supermarket researched the local demographics and conducted a reconnaissance a day in advance with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible.Also watch: 10 dead in 'racially motivated' mass shooting in New York supermarket; suspect arrested
Black Americans remained disproportionately affected by gun violence in 2020. Firearm homicide rates increased by 39.5% among Black people from 2019 to 2020. Black men aged 15-34 accounted for 38% of all gun homicide victims in 2020, though this group represents just 2% of the U.S. population. 
The Sandy Hook school shooting, the NYC subway carnage, the California Church attack, and now the Robb elementary school – the years, headlines and places change, but the trauma and pain stays the same. 
The National Rifle Association is set to meet in Houston, Texas this week. President Trump and Republican Senator Ted Cruz will be in attendance too. To mourn the children of Texas who lost their lives to gun violence at Robb elementary – the White House Flag will fly half-mast for 4 days. 

The India Story with Vikram Chandra: Texas school shooting: America's growing gun problem 

The horrific mass shooting in a Texas elementary school that killed 21 people has shaken the world. In this story we take a look at America's growing gun problem. 

Decoded | Texas school shooting: America's growing gun problem 

The horrific mass shooting in a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children and 2 adults has shaken the world. In this story we take a look at America's growing gun problem.&nbsp;

Sights of despair, comments from leaders and laments on social media are all becoming painfully familiar in the United States of America. With over 200 incidents of mass shooting in 2022 alone, America&rsquo;s gun culture has left a lasting and traumatic impact on the country.
The mass shooting at an <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/texas-school-shooting-did-police-delay-response-to-kill-shooter-witnesses-speak-1653619100809" target="_blank">elementary school</a> in rural Texas where a gunman opened fire taking the life of 19 children and 2 adults is the latest in a horrific series of mass shootings to take place in the country. The suspected shooter, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, was gunned down by police on the spot. The slayings took place just before noon at Robb Elementary School, where second through fourth graders were preparing to start summer vacation this week. Also watch - Texas school shooting: a brief history of carnages at US schools since Columbine
The gun laws in USA: The infamous Gun Lobby and the National Rifle Association has been at the forefront of the argument on gun laws &ndash; their main defence being that citizens of the United States need these arms for self-defence, as is their constitution right, which has been stated in the second amendment of the US constitution.
Federal law requires that licensed gun dealers conduct a background check, through a database run by the F.B.I., to see if the customer is among those prohibited from owning a gun. The law also says that anyone adjudicated by a court or other authority to have a mental illness cannot be sold a gun. However, many point to loopholes in this system:&nbsp; - Records through which background checks are conducted are not updated - Most people with serious mental illnesses never receive such a legal status - Small-scale sellers, including many who do business at gun shows, are not required to do background checks
Apart from federal laws, each state in America has its own set of guidelines on the use and purchase of arms. Recent changes in the law in Texas, made it even simpler for people to obtain guns. Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/texas-school-shooting-why-usa-won-t-make-stricter-gun-laws-gun-lobby-republican-filibuster-hurdles-1653497608355" target="_blank">Why USA won't make stricter gun laws despite Texas shooting - gun lobby, Republican, filibuster hurdles</a>
Growing attacks on schools: If gun laws are in place to protect citizens&rsquo; right to self-defence, it does not explain why there exists a growing problem of attacks on schools in the USA. A history of attacks on schools shows that following the massacre at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999, the problem of school shootings has only exacerbated.
The Texas shooting marks the 27th school shooting this year alone. 25 people have been killed in school shootings since January. Also watch - <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/texas-school-shooting-a-brief-history-of-carnages-at-us-schools-since-columbine-1653485606372" target="_blank">Texas school shooting: a brief history of carnages at US schools since Columbine</a>
What do the numbers say? these numbers aren't the only shocking ones, the US has the highest civilian gun ownership globally. Four-in-ten U.S. adults say they live in a household with a gun. In 2020 alone, more than 45,000 Americans died by gun fire, of which 54% were deaths by suicide. Studies have found that strong relationship between higher levels of gun ownership in a state and higher firearm suicide rates for both men and women. US rate of deaths from gun violence: 3.96 deaths per 100,000 people.
Gun violence and race issues: The attack on the Texas school comes just 10 days after another horrifying and <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/10-dead-in-racially-motivated-mass-shooting-in-new-york-supermarket-suspect-arrested-1652588593234" target="_blank">racially motivated mass shooting</a> case in Buffalo, New York. As per officials, the white 18-year-old who fatally shot 10 people at a supermarket researched the local demographics and conducted a reconnaissance a day in advance with the intent of killing as many Black people as possible. Also watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/10-dead-in-racially-motivated-mass-shooting-in-new-york-supermarket-suspect-arrested-1652588593234" target="_blank">10 dead in 'racially motivated' mass shooting in New York supermarket; suspect arrested</a>
Black Americans remained disproportionately affected by gun violence in 2020. Firearm homicide rates increased by 39.5% among Black people from 2019 to 2020. Black men aged 15-34 accounted for 38% of all gun homicide victims in 2020, though this group represents just 2% of the U.S. population.&nbsp;
The Sandy Hook school shooting, the NYC subway carnage, the California Church attack, and now the Robb elementary school &ndash; the years, headlines and places change, but the trauma and pain stays the same.
The National Rifle Association is set to meet in Houston, Texas this week. President Trump and Republican Senator Ted Cruz will be in attendance too. To mourn the children of Texas who lost their lives to gun violence at Robb elementary &ndash; the White House Flag will fly half-mast for 4 days.

The Quad nations met for only their 2nd in-person meeting in Tokyo. On the agenda was a rollout of benefits to the Indo-Pacific region, in a bid to counter China's influence.

The India Story with Vikram Chandra | Quad Summit 2022: Can the Quad counter China in the Indo Pacific?

Decoded | Quad Summit 2022: Can the Quad counter China in the Indo Pacific?

The Quad nations met for only their 2nd in-person meeting in Tokyo. On the agenda was a rollout&nbsp;of benefits to the Indo-Pacific region, in a bid to counter China's influence.

PM Modi met the leaders of Australia, Japan, and United States at the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, meeting in Tokyo. This was only the second in-person meeting of the Quad, which has been seen by some as a vehicle for the US to counter China&rsquo;s influence in the Asia and Indo-Pacific region, with the help of like-minded nations.
This Quad meeting was held in the shadow of the Ukraine-Russia war, which has shaken up the world order, and reshaped global politics. The US has deeply engaged in the war, and has committed $54 billion to the effort.
There is some tension within the Quad over the war as well. Australia, Japan, and US all unequivocally stand against Russia&rsquo;s aggression, while India&rsquo;s position is one of studied neutrality, which calls for peace and respect for territorial sovereignty, but stops short of criticising Russia.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/joe-biden-at-quad-summit-putin-trying-to-extinguish-a-culture-1653365504294" target="_blank">Joe Biden at Quad summit: Putin trying to extinguish a culture</a>
The Quad, however, remains primarily an alliance for like-minded nations to counter China&rsquo;s influence. China does not find mention in any official Quad statement, but the four nations are banded together by the shared interest of creating a strategic balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, free from China&rsquo;s aims of expansion and subversion of the international order. Beijing has branded the Quad an &lsquo;anti-China alliance&rsquo;.
While all four countries are united in wanting to counter China&rsquo;s influence, the nature of the threat is different. While for the US and Australia, the Chinese threat is mainly about trade and the sovereignty of Taiwan, Japan and India face Chinese claims to territory. India is also facing Chinese economic overtures to its neighbours Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/quad-2002-north-korea-fires-three-missiles-after-joe-biden-leaves-japan-1653463301598" target="_blank">Quad 2002: North Korea fires three missiles after Joe Biden leaves Japan</a>
In a statement after the meeting, the four nations also announced co-operative measures including a Quad Fellowship programme, which will sponsor a 100 students every year to pursue graduate degrees in STEM fields in the United States. They also pledged $5.2 billion to the COVAX vaccination initiative, recognised the urgent need to address climate change, and recognised the importance of combating the financing of terrorism. The Quad also pledged $50 billion to improve infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific region.
On the sidelines, Prime Minister Modi also held bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, and held his first in-person meeting with newly-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. PM Modi complimented Albanese on his commitment to the Quad, for being present at the summit just a day after being sworn into office. The two leaders held &lsquo;fruitful&rsquo; discussions, and affirmed their desire to continue the positive momentum in the bilateral relationship. Australia is set to host the next Quad summit in 2023.
China and Russia certainly took note of the Quad meeting in their backyard, as jets from both countries carried out joint flights over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea as the meeting occurred in Tokyo. Japan&rsquo;s defence minister called the move provocative, and expressed grave concern over the exercise.

Amid soaring global prices, is there cause for optimism for the Indian economy? Vikram Chandra speaks to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, SBI Group Chief Economic Advisor, about how India can ensure long-term growth while weathering short-term challenges.

The India Story Episode 7 | Global inflation woes: Can India’s economy emerge victorious?

Amid soaring global prices, is there cause for optimism for the Indian economy? Vikram Chandra speaks to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, SBI Group Chief Economic Advisor, about how India can ensure long-term growth while weathering short-term challenges.

The Ukraine-Russia war, following the Covid-19 pandemic, has resulted in soaring global prices and caused fuel and food shortages. The resulting inflation has hit India hard. Retail inflation has surged to the highest point in 8 years, and both home loans and petrol have gotten more expensive.
However, this crisis also presents an opportunity for India to transform its economy, and change the balance of power in Asia.
Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/the-india-story-episode-6-is-foreign-education-viable-in-a-post-covid-world-1652451485256" target="_blank">The India Story Episode 6 | Is foreign education viable in a post-Covid world?</a>
This week on The India Story, Vikram Chandra speaks to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, SBI Group Chief Economic Advisor, about how the Indian economy can weather short-term challenges for long-term gains.
We also take a look at India&rsquo;s star-studded delegation at Cannes 2022, where India was the &lsquo;Country of Honour&rsquo;.
Watch full episodes of The India Story on the&nbsp;Editorji&nbsp;app. Download the app now! <a href="http://www.editorji.com/download">www.editorji.com/download</a>

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