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Today in History (February 19th,1945)
On February 19, 1945, U.S. Marines invaded Iwo Jima to capture the island from Imperial Japan during World War II. The Japanese, led by General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, fiercely resisted using tunnels and bunkers. Over 70,000 U.S. Marines fought, suffering 26,000 casualties, including 6,800 deaths. The iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi symbolized American resilience. The battle ended on March 26, 1945, with a costly U.S. victory, making Iwo Jima a crucial airbase.
Summary of Today’s News
India, Qatar elevate ties to strategic partnership.
India and Qatar elevated ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on trade, energy, security, and investment. Talks covered the Israel-Palestine conflict and a potential Free Trade Agreement. India seeks the repatriation of ex-Navy officer Purnendu Tiwary. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade to $28 billion. Qatar signed a double taxation avoidance treaty and held a Joint Business Forum. India, with its largest diaspora in Qatar, saw 85 Indians pardoned in 2024.
In landmark talks, Russia, U.S. agree to work towards ending the war in Ukraine.
The U.S. and Russia agreed to work towards ending the Ukraine war and strengthening ties. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined goals, including restoring embassy staffing and Ukraine peace talks. Russia’s Sergey Lavrov called the talks “useful.” Ukraine and European allies, fearing exclusion, voiced concerns. A future Trump-Putin summit is planned, but no date is set. The Kremlin emphasized a comprehensive security framework, and Rubio acknowledged the need for European involvement in negotiations.
NAAC shifting inspection to online puts Bengal colleges on tenterhooks
The NAAC has shifted from physical to online assessments after reports of bribery in Andhra Pradesh. Colleges with scheduled inspections will still have physical visits. Many institutions are confused due to unclear guidelines. West Bengal pushed for accreditation, but upcoming changes will emphasize placements and student progress. Rural colleges face technical challenges, and principals express concerns about fairness and effectiveness. Post-COVID struggles add to the frustration, making the transition difficult for many institutions.
How is registering ‘brazen’ live-in relationships a privacy invasion, asks HC
The Uttarakhand High Court questioned whether mandatory registration of live-in relationships under the UCC invades privacy when couples openly cohabit. A Division Bench heard an interfaith couple’s challenge, arguing it forces state scrutiny and invites gossip. The court noted no ban on cohabitation and dismissed privacy concerns. The petitioner cited social opposition, referencing a past honor killing. The next hearing is on April 1, following the Bench’s earlier stance supporting state regulation.
