Latest news with #WAS
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
City doctor elected VP of Federation of Sexology
Chennai-based specialist T. Kamaraj has been elected as the vice-president of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Sexology, an important member of the World Association for Sexology (WAS). 'The purpose of this organisation is to share scientific advancements in sexual medicine, and to integrate the work of sexual health professionals for the improvement of public health,' Dr. Kamaraj said. 'Many initiatives will be undertaken in the countries within Asia and Oceania to create awareness on sexual health,' he said.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan used military hotline to request ceasefire. How it works, why it matters
In early May 2025, India and Pakistan experienced their most severe military escalation in nearly three decades, involving missile strikes, drone attacks, and heavy artillery exchanges. This four-day conflict resulted in significant casualties and heightened fears of a broader war between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The violence was triggered by a deadly attack in India, which New Delhi blamed on Pakistan, leading to a rapid cycle of used the military hotline to request a ceasefire because it is the most reliable, direct, and effective channel for crisis communication between the two hotline allowed both sides to rapidly de-escalate the conflict, clarify intentions, and agree on mechanisms to prevent further violence, especially under intense international scrutiny and AND PURPOSE OF THE MILITARY HOTLINE The military hotline between India and Pakistan is a secure, direct landline linking the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) in New Delhi and after the 1971 war, its purpose is to provide real-time, military-to-military communication for crisis management, de-escalation, and clarification of incidents along the Line of Control (LoC) and international features of the hotline:Fixed, encrypted landline (not mobile or internet-based)Used exclusively by senior military officials (DGMOs)advertisementActivated immediately during crises, such as ceasefire violations or escalationsBypasses diplomatic channels for swift, direct communicationUsed for both routine (weekly) and emergency callsWHY PAKISTAN USED THE HOTLINE FOR A CEASEFIREAs the conflict intensified, both nations realised the risk of further escalation. According to Indian officials, the breakthrough began when a high-ranking Pakistani military officer requested a hotline conversation with his Indian counterpart on Saturday afternoon, seeking to discuss a military has confirmed it reached out, though it initially stated this was done through intermediaries, with the United States playing a significant facilitating WAS THE HOTLINE USED?Immediate de-escalation needed: The situation was deteriorating rapidly, and direct, real-time communication was essential to avoid misunderstandings that could lead to a wider diplomatic delays: The hotline allowed both militaries to clarify intentions and agree on a ceasefire without waiting for slower diplomatic management: The hotline is specifically designed for such emergencies, enabling both sides to discuss troop deployments, ceasefire terms, and mechanisms to prevent further PRESSURE AND AFTERMATHThe United States played a role in urging both sides to halt hostilities. American officials engaged directly with military and political leaders in both countries, pushing for an 'off-ramp' to the ceasefire was ultimately agreed upon during a hotline call, with both sides planning further discussions to ensure its the hotline communication and the ceasefire agreement, the border saw its first peaceful night in days, though both sides accused each other of initial hotline remains the primary tool for managing such crises, reinforcing its critical role in stabilising volatile situations and preventing escalation before political dialogue Watch
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saints NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of New Orleans' draft picks for every round
The Saints finished 5-12 last season, their worst year since going 3-13 in 2005. New Orleans hired former Eagles OC Kellen Moore as the new head coach for 2025. The Saints have missed the playoffs in each of the last four seasons and now have the youngest head coach in the league in the 36-year-old Moore. QB Derek Carr still has two years remaining on the $150 million contract he signed with New Orleans in 2023. The Saints went 5-5 in Carr's 10 starts last season but were 0-7 in the games he missed due to injuries. Advertisement New Orleans, which has not picked inside the top 10 since 2008, has the No. 9 pick in this year's draft. They have six picks in the first four rounds, which includes two picks they acquired from Washington in the Marshon Lattimore trade last season. Those picks could be used to shore up a defensive unit that ranked 30th in total defense last season. New Orleans Saints 2025 NFL Draft Picks Round 1: No. 9 - Kelvin Banks Jr., T, Texas Round 2: No. 40 - Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville Round 3: No. 71- Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas Round 3: No. 93 (from WAS) - Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia Round 4: No. 112 Round 4: No. 131 (from WAS) Round 6: No. 184 (reacquired via WAS) Round 7: No. 248 (from PHI via WAS) Round 7: No. 254 (Compensatory) Check out 2025 NFL Draft picks for other teams in the NFC South: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 NFL Draft picks Advertisement Carolina Panthers 2025 NFL Draft picks Atlanta Falcons 2025 NFL Draft picks Click here to see the entire 2025 NFL Draft order. Coverage of the latest news from around the NFL is available all year round from Pro Football Talk on Peacock and the NFL on NBC YouTube Channel. For the full slate of NFL Draft content from across NBC Sports, click here.
