President Biden's withdrawal, U-Win, and objection over Sanskrit verse
Jul 26, 2024
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Indian Express' Shubhajit Roy discusses Biden's election withdrawal and Indo-US ties. Anonna Dutt talks about India's U-Win registry for newborns' vaccinations. A school incident in Madhya Pradesh where students were stopped from reciting a Sanskrit verse sparks controversy.
US President Biden withdraws from 2024 election, impacting US-India ties.
Government of India initiates U-Win digital vaccination registry for newborns and health records.
Deep dives
US President Joe Biden Withdraws from 2024 Election Race
US President Joe Biden recently announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, citing the need to pass the torch to a new generation. Pressure had been mounting on Biden to step down due to concerns about his age and competence, especially after a poorly received debate performance against former President Donald Trump.
Government of India's U-WIN Initiative for Digital Vaccination Registry
The Government of India is launching the U-WIN, a digital vaccination registry to manage childhood vaccinations and records. This online platform aims to collect data on newborns, children up to 6 years old, and pregnant mothers using unique government IDs. The U-WIN system allows for tracking vaccination records and other health information, providing benefits like portability of records and enhancing immunization coverage.
Controversy Surrounding a School in Madhya Pradesh
An incident at a school in Madhya Pradesh involving the alleged prevention of students from reciting a Sanskrit verse and insistence on speaking in English has sparked controversy. The school principal faced backlash and legal actions following the incident, with conflicting accounts from school administration and protestors. The incident highlights the intersection of language preferences with issues of religion and cultural practices in educational settings.
First, Flora Swain talks to Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about US President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the US Presidential elections 2024. He shares the reasons behind this development and how it will impact the elections along with the Indo-US ties.
Next, Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt speaks to us about U-Win, a digital vaccination registry initiated by the government of India to maintain records of newborns, their health and their vaccinations. (11:21)
And in the end, we talk about an incident that happened in Madhya Pradesh where a school principal allegedly stopped some students from reciting a Sanskrit verse and forced them to speak in English. (19:21)
Hosted, written and produced by Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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