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Sudan’s Paramilitary Units Pull Back From Khartoum: Official Statement (International Edition)

oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | armed forces, government, military, politics, warfare

Earlier this week, the Rapid Support Forces militia were pushed out of their positions in the Sudanese capital by the national army. This shift in power represents a significant milestone in the ongoing two-year civil conflict.

The leader of the Rapid Support Forces militia acknowledged during a speech on Sunday that the
group has withdrawn
From Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, following their control of the city for almost two years amid the civil conflict.

The disclosure followed afterwards.
The Sudanese military announced on Thursday
that the capital was “free” from the control of militias that gained control of the city after the war broke out in April 2023.

The leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, stated three days prior that they would not withdraw nor yield, adding that their troops were “reequilibrated” following the recapture of the city by opposing army units.

The RSF pullout marks a symbolic shift in Sudan’s civil conflict.

Daglo shared on X saying, “I assure you that we have definitely departed from Khartoum, however… we shall return with an even firmer resolve.”

Those who believe that there are talks or accords underway with this nefarious group are incorrect,” he stated, referring to the Sudanese army. “We do not have any pact or dialogue with them; we communicate solely through military means.

Sudan in the grip of the world’s worst hunger crisis

The conflict has led to what the United Nations characterizes as the globe’s most severe food shortage and refugee crisis.

Over 12 million individuals have been displaced, tens of thousands have lost their lives, and a United Nations-supported evaluation has reported famine conditions in certain areas of the nation.

Nevertheless, Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan pledged on Saturday not to retreat, following a conclusive assault where his forces were instrumental.
recaptured the presidential palace, the airport, and other crucial locations in the downtown area
.

Forgiveness, concessions, and negotiations are off the table,” stated Burhan, emphasizing that true triumph would not occur until “every single rebel has been eliminated from every part of Sudan.

The US continues to be committed to facilitating peace efforts aimed at ending the conflict.

The United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier stated on Thursday that
Washington aimed to achieve more through diplomatic means to conclude the conflict in Sudan.
.

Rubio mentioned that he was actively involved in matters concerning Sudan and had recently conversed about the conflict with various global figures, such as Kenyan President William Ruto and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Blinken, who preceded Rubio, made significant efforts to try to bring the conflict to a halt but eventually expressed frustration over his inability to achieve this goal. He criticized both parties for their involvement in alleged war crimes.

The United States has enacted sanctions on both parties, alleging that the military attacked civilians and stating that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed “genocide” in the western Darfur area.

Edited by: Roshni Majumdar

Ladoja Supports Tinubu’s Call for State of Emergency in Rivers

oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | government, news, politics, politics and government, politics and law

By Olatunde Ajayi

The former governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s involvement in the current political unrest in Rivers State ought not to be misinterpreted as a danger to democratic principles.

On Sunday, while welcoming dignitaries to his home in Ibadan for the Eid-el-Fitr festivities, Ladoja spoke out in support of the President’s actions, asserting that these measures have contributed to stabilizing the region.

“The interim measures implemented by the President have ushered in a period of relative calm within the state,” he stated.

Ladoja urged the elders and prominent political figures implicated in the Rivers conflict to adopt dialogues as a means toward achieving peace, emphasizing that individuals genuinely committed to serving the public ought to be willing to engage in conversations.

He appealed to the people of Rivers State and all involved parties to stay calm while awaiting the outcome of the lawsuit submitted by the PDP governors, cautioning them against causing undue stress.

Ladoja emphasized the core spirit of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to extend their charitable actions past the fasting months and advocating for a more unselfish and empathetic community.

” numerous individuals have undergone voluntary and mandatory fasts because of insufficient food availability prior to the start of Ramadan,” he pointed out.

“Beyond abstaining from sin, Ramadan also instructs us to acknowledge and support those lacking fundamental necessities for survival. We should adopt a life of sacrifice,” Ladoja noted.

He appealed to kind-hearted Nigerians to maintain the essence of generosity and compassion, making sure that those less fortunate are not overlooked in Nigeria’s social and economic framework.

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Twitter GOES DARK: Thousands Report Issues as X Newsfeed Fails

oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | news, news media, outages, social media, twitter

Twitter
has crashed for numerous users experiencing problems with their news feed within the social media application.

Reports of issues with the app surged dramatically this afternoon, as per the Downdetector monitoring site.

During the height of the problem around 3 pm, over 1,900 individuals reached out to the service within the past day, all experiencing difficulties with the application.

The numbers subsequently dropped but have since begun to increase once more, with approximately 1,700 reports recorded as of shortly past 4 pm in the last 24 hours.

Recently, multiple users have encountered an error message stating: “Unable to fetch posts right now. Please attempt to refresh the page later.”

A commentator on the Downdetector site remarked: “Thanks, Elon, for your remarkable competence.”

The majority of issues, totaling 74 percent, were brought up through the app rather than the website, which was cited in only 25 percent of cases.

Only 1 per cent of reports were about the comments.

NFRA and IIT Kanpur Co-Host Hackathon: Tackling Large Language Models & Generative AI

oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | business, finance news, indian national news, news, technology

New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has announced new measures aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
NFRA
and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur co-organized an event together.
Hackathon
to motivate students to develop advanced solutions using
Large Language Models
(LLM) and
Generative AI
.

The objective of the
Hackathon
The aim was to make intricate financial statements more accessible and comprehensible, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on Sunday.

The task assigned was to convert financial information into compelling narratives for better-informed decision-making. During the hackathon, participants aimed to tackle this issue using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). Various teams explored innovative approaches to make financial reports more accessible and reveal valuable insights.

Students from different engineering schools across India took part in a hackathon organized at
IIT Kanpur
From March 28th and 29th, 2025.

The hackathon facilitated collaboration between academia, students, and regulators working together to tackle shared issues. During this event, participants deliberated on potential solutions, and mentors provided guidance to help students advance with their creative concepts.

The presentations from the teams during the hackathon highlighted how Generative AI could transform financial statement analysis by demystifying intricate financial ideas, streamlining data collection, and producing meaningful stories. With ongoing technological advancements, we anticipate greater usage of this technology in financial reports, which will result in improved efficiency, precision, and well-informed financial choices.

The winning teams came from VIT Vellore, MNNIT Allahabad, IIT Lucknow, and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, Nuzvid.
Hackathon
was evaluated by a joint panel of specialists from
IIT Kanpur
and
NFRA
.

Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that numerous victorious teams opt to share their innovations with the open-source community. This allows for additional enhancements and contributions, enabling broader development and accessibility for those who wish to utilize these solutions.
NFRA
is looking forward to more such chances to interact with the student body, the statement also noted. (ANI)

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PM Modi’s 10-Year Achievements Outshine Congress’ 65 Years: Amit Shah in Bihar

oleh admin | Mar 30, 2025 | government, news, politics, politics and government, politics and law

Gopalganj (Bihar), India, March 30 (ANI): The Union Home Minister
Amit Shah
on Sunday said that Congress failed to carry out development work in the last 65 years, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved significant progress in just 10 years.

At a gathering in Gopalganj, Shah emphasized the accomplishments of the BJP-run administration and contrasted these with the preceding governance.

“Under our BJP administration, we allocated Rs 6,000 annually to 87 lakh farmers… Through the Jal Jeevan Mission, we brought tap water access to 1 crore 60 lakh households. Health services worth up to Rs 5 lakh were made available to 3 crore 52 lakh individuals… Additionally, we ensured cooking gas connections for 1 crore 17 lakh women… The RJD previously wreaked havoc across Bihar with rampant kidnappings, murders, and intimidation. Do the citizens of Bihar wish to return to such governance?” he questioned.

He mentioned that Bihar saw progress following the NDA government taking office.

In 2025, elections for the Vidhan Sabha will take place in Bihar. At this point, the state needs to determine if it wishes to move towards the ‘Jungle Raj’ led by Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi, or pursue the developmental pathway.
PM Modi
and
CM Nitish Kumar
When the NDA government took office in Bihar, progress began to take shape.
PM Modi
Over the past decade, numerous developmental projects have been undertaken which Congress failed to accomplish over the span of 65 years…, according to Shah.

The Home Minister similarly criticized the previous Chief Minister of Bihar.
Lalu Prasad Yadav
, calling his 1990-2005 tenure an era of “Jungle Raj” and accusing his government of corruption, particularly citing the fodder scam.

During Lalu Yadav’s tenure as chief minister from 1990 to 2005, his administration tarnished Bihar’s reputation both nationally and internationally through a widespread fodder scam across the state. His regime will forever be remembered as ‘Jungle Raj’ in Bihar’s historical narrative,” stated the Home Minister.

Earlier in the day,
Amit Shah
was inaugurated and participated in laying the foundation stones for several development initiatives across Bihar.

He likewise emphasized the BJP administration’s initiatives in building infrastructure.

Under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, roads, electricity, and piped water now extend to every village.
PM Modi
has strived to advance Bihar’s underprivileged by providing them with homes, bathrooms, water supply, medical care, and rations,” he further stated.

Shah also discussed the BJP’s efforts in agriculture, specifically via Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). He highlighted their work with maize cultivation as well as reopening idle factories.

“The BJP-led government has made several attempts to bolster PACS. They set up a maize processing facility and revitalized it with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to assist corn growers,” he stated.

Apart from discussing farming, Shah talked about the BJP’s dedication to rejuvenating sugar mills and boosting output in the pulses and oilseed industries. He further emphasized PACS’ growth into emerging market segments.

“We are exerting our best efforts to get the shut-down sugar mills up and running again. Significant progress has been made in both the pulse and oilseed industries too. Currently, all PACS presidents are gathered at this location. Additionally, these PACS entities are venturing into new areas such as operating pharmacies and fuel stations,” he stated.

Bihar is gearing up for assembly elections later this year. (ANI)

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