AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChild Labour in Focus: On World Child Labour Day (June 12), a new report highlights how India’s growth still leaves millions of children working instead of learning, tracing the injustice from ancient references to today’s mills, mines, and informal jobs. Tech Sovereignty Debate: Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu and others react to US curbs on Anthropic’s advanced AI access, arguing that dependence on foreign tech is a national security risk and urging India to build homegrown, smaller open models. Digital Payments Inspiration: South Africa’s central bank governor points to India’s UPI as a blueprint for a free, real-time cashless system using phones and QR codes. Defence Milestone: DRDO reports successful multi-layered ballistic missile defence tests, placing India in a select group able to intercept ICBM-class threats. Culture & Language: Spain’s Chinese Bridge winners show how learners are using online platforms to study Chinese, while Hong Kong’s Cantonese fluency debate around a beauty contest spotlights pressure to preserve local culture. Diaspora Culture: Telangana Day celebrations at the UK’s Indian High Commission featured Bathukamma and Hyderabadi biryani, bringing state identity to the diaspora.
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