Prakriti Jash

Mumbai

Sub Editor and Journalist at Firstpost

A dreamer, a lawyer, a journalist...

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Taiwan revokes residency of Chinese women advocating military reunification

1 month ago | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

Taiwan has ordered three mainland Chinese women, all married to Taiwanese men, to leave the island for pushing for cross-strait unification by force, prompting concerns that the decision violates free speech. Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency (NIA) has given Liu Zhenya, a mainland Chinese influencer, until Tuesday to leave the island or face deportation for encouraging Beijing’s armed invasion of Taiwan via social media.
Republic Day 2025: 5 things to know about the Indian national flag

2 months ago | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

India’s Republic Day, celebrated on January 26th, commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. Republic Day is a significant national holiday in India, celebrating the country’s transition to a republic and its commitment to democracy, secularism, and social justice. The national flag of India is an integral part of these celebrations, symbolizing the country’s rich cultural heritage and its values. Here are five interesting facts the national flag of India:1.
CIO to summon impeached President Yoon for interrogation amidst ongoing investigation

Jan 22, 2025 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

Oh Dong-woon, chairman of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking staff, said Wednesday that his staff will try to force President Yoon Suk Yeol to comply with interrogation over his Dec. 3 martial law proclamation and subsequent directives. Oh stated that the CIO will try again to get Yoon to comply with a summons. The impeached president has refused to appear for interrogation since his detention on January 15.
What events take place on US presidential inauguration day on Jan 20?

Jan 19, 2025 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

Following their swearing-in, the new president delivers an inaugural address on Capitol Hill, and the public is invited to witness the power transfer ceremonyread moreThe presidential seal is seen in front of the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House on Monday, after formally becoming the 47th president of the United States.
How can one get tickets to US presidential inauguration on Jan 20?

Jan 18, 2025 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, January 20. The president of the United States takes an oath or affirmation when he or she assumes office. Ticket requests for the presidential inauguration can be made by the public via their state legislators. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies makes a limited number of inaugural tickets accessible to the public via members of Congress.
What is US presidential oath of office that Donald Trump and JD Vance will take on Jan 20?

Jan 18, 2025 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

The language of the oath is stated in Article II, Section One, Clause 8 of the United States Constitution, and a new president must swear it before exercising or performing any official authorities or responsibilitiesread moreUS President Donald Trump acknowledges the audience after taking the oath of office as his wife Melania (L) and daughter Tiffany watch during the inauguration ceremony in 2017.
Days after Musk live-streamed chat with AfD leader, EU steps up scrutiny of X

Jan 17, 2025 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

EU tech authorities are expanding their inquiry into Elon Musk’s X following his frequent assaults on European nations, just days before Donald Trump takes office as US president. The European Commission stated on Friday that it will add extra stages to a probe that began in December 2023.
Japan records 37 mn tourists in 2024 thanks to post-Covid global surge and weaker yen

Jan 15, 2025 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

Foreign travellers increased by 47% to a record 36.9 million last year, driven by tourists from South Korea, Taiwan, and China, according to data issued by the Japan National Tourism Organisation on Wednesdayread moreA crowd of tourists are seen at Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, western Japan.
Now, you can only use Starbucks bathrooms if you are a paying customer

Jan 14, 2025 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

Locations will post the code, which will go into effect on January 27 and include restrictions prohibiting disruptive conduct and panhandlingread moreA Starbucks store is seen in New York. File image/ ReutersStarbucks changed a rule that let anybody to access its cafes, patios, and restrooms—even if they had not made a purchase. Starbucks stated in an emailed statement that it has released a new code of conduct as part of its strategy to make its locations more hospitable and win back customers.
Wondering how to get the updated, safer PAN 2.0?

Nov 27, 2024 | firstpost.com | Prakriti Jash

On Monday, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government was preparing to launch PAN 2.0. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), authorising theIncome Tax Department’s PAN 2.0 project. The initiative aims to make the permanent account number a “common business identifier” for all government organisations’ digital platforms. The decision is consistent with the central government’s Digital India plan.