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Month: June 2024

  • Did You Know Real-life Impact Of AI And Robotics On Jobs In India?; All You Need To Know |

    Impact of AI And Robotics On Job: In the world of fast-paced technology, the development of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the industrial landscape of today. AI and robotics are hailed as mechanical wonders that guarantee effectiveness, efficiency, and development. These headways additionally bring up basic issues about their effect on work across different areas or sectors.

    There are concerns about job displacement and workforce restructuring are growing as robots and AI systems become more sophisticated. However, policymakers, businesses, and individuals alike must have a thorough understanding of the nuanced effects of automation on various industries.  

    Role Of AI And Robots in the Manufacturing Sector:

    Notably, AI and robotics have significantly altered traditional job roles in the manufacturing sector. Earlier, fabricating has consistently depended on industrial facilities and mechanical production systems, which have utilized a large number of individuals everywhere. However, this landscape has undergone significant transformations because of the incorporation of robotic automation.

    “Applying robotics and artificial intelligence institutionalizes change in industries with fear of job loss in various sectors. Manufacturing is witnessing automation of work activities ending up with new positions that require technical proficiencies. Manufacturing is not the only sector experiencing such effects, though; the same goes for healthcare and transport”, said Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and CEO of Alphadroid.  

    Sanjeev further mentioned, ” government needs to invest in STEM (science, innovation, designing, and math) and lifelong learning, encourage more cross-sector collaboration, and safeguard structural transformative ness to counter automation’s impact and prioritize job creation”,

    In the arena of dynamic technological change, the robots are outfitted with cutting-edge sensors and AI calculations that can perform tasks with accuracy and speed, frequently unparalleled human abilities. Hence, low-skilled workers are losing their jobs because of the increasing automation of manual and repetitive tasks.

    Creating More Job Opportunities:

    Despite these difficulties, the development of mechanical technology and man-made intelligence are opening the doors for job opportunities. As we all know, some tasks become automated today, and new roles emerge that require technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and human oversight.

    Technicians, for instance, are needed to maintain and program robots, engineers are needed to design and make automated systems work better, and data analysts are needed to get information from production processes. A shift toward more specialized and dynamic job roles is reflected in the rising demand for workers with interdisciplinary skills, such as robotics engineering and business acumen.

    Robots and artificial intelligence have an impact on employment opportunities and challenges in a wide range of industries other than manufacturing. The rise of autonomous vehicles poses a threat to the livelihoods of truck drivers and delivery workers in the transportation sector. Programming engineers, information examiners, and online protection experts are expected to help these innovations simultaneously. To adapt to AI-powered diagnostic tools and robotic surgical systems, healthcare professionals may need to retrain.However, they may also increase efficiency and accuracy.

    AI And Automation May Generate 555 Million New Jobs

    A McKinsey Global Institute report states that while AI and automation may result in the loss of approximately 400 million jobs worldwide, they may also generate up to 555 million new jobs. There will be critical work development driven by rising wages, expanded medical care spending, and interests in framework, energy, and innovation through 2030.

    The gains will be greatest in emerging economies like India, which have populations of working-age people growing rapidly. Additional jobs will be created because of economic expansion and rising productivity.

    Jobs In Creative Fields:  

    While certain businesses experience critical disturbances, others remain moderately protected because of the intricacy of undertakings or the need for human collaboration. For instance, jobs in creative fields like design, art, and content creation are less likely to be automated because they rely heavily on human creativity and emotional intelligence.

    Similarly, it is difficult to replicate with AI and robotics alone the interpersonal skills and empathy required for service-oriented roles in hospitality and customer service. Policymakers and businesses alike must adopt tailored strategies to minimize the risk of job losses and maximize the benefits of technological innovation because of the sector-specific implications of automation.

    Shaping The Future of AI and Robotics:

    Public-private partnerships can drive AI and robotics research and development, whereas societal values and ethical considerations drive innovation. Additionally, programs like apprenticeships, career transitions, job placement services, subsidies for reskilling and upskilling, and job placement services can assist individuals in finding new employment opportunities. The wider socioeconomic effects of automation, such as the redefinition of labour rights, job polarization, and income inequality, must be addressed simultaneously by policymakers.

    Job Security In The Age of AI

    The negative effects of job displacement can be mitigated and inclusive economic growth promoted by putting into place measures like universal basic income, progressive taxation of profits generated by automation, and assistance for worker retraining.

    Besides, encouraging a culture of long-lasting learning and variation is fundamental for cultivating flexibility despite innovative disturbance. Eventually, innovative headways, market influences, and cultural standards shape the complex and dynamic effect of man-made intelligence and robots on positions.

    While customary business models face challenges because of mechanization, it additionally presents new open doors for monetary development, business, and advancement. By adopting a holistic approach that prioritizes human-centric solutions and takes into account sector-specific dynamics, society can navigate the complexities of the automated future while ensuring that no one is left behind.

  • Who are the 10 ‘Sixer Kings’ of T20? Many legends are included in the list, see

    Indian captain Rohit Sharma tops the list of batsmen who have hit the most sixes in T20 international cricket. Rohit Sharma also holds the record of playing the most matches in this format. Among the top 10 batsmen who have hit the most sixes in T20 international cricket, 4 players have now retired, while 6 players are still active in this format. Let us know about the top 10 batsmen in this list.

    Rohit Sharma (India) – 203 SixesIndian captain Rohit Sharma has scored 4165 runs in 149 innings in 157 matches with his highest score being 121*. He has batted at an average of 32.03 and a strike rate of 140.75.

    Martin Guptill (New Zealand) – 173 SixesThe former New Zealand opener has scored 3531 runs in 118 innings in 122 matches with his highest score being 105. He has batted at an average of 31.81 and a strike rate of 135.70.

    Jos Buttler (England) – 137 Sixes The England captain has scored 3241 runs in 113 innings in 123 matches with his highest score being 101*. He has batted at an average of 36.01 and a strike rate of 146.25.

    Glenn Maxwell (Australia) – 134 SixesThe middle order batsman from Australia has scored 2600 runs in 104 innings in 113 matches with his highest score being 145*. He has batted at an average of 29.88 and a strike rate of 154.76.

    Nicholas Pooran (West Indies) – 132 SixesThe West Indies batsman has scored 2076 runs in 87 innings in 95 matches with his highest score being 98. He has batted at an average of 26.61 and a strike rate of 135.86.

    Suryakumar Yadav (India) – 131 SixesThe Indian middle order batsman has scored 2290 runs in 63 innings in 66 matches with his highest score being 117. He has batted at an average of 44.03 and a strike rate of 169.00.

    Paul Stirling (Ireland) – 128 SixesThe Ireland opener has scored 3601 runs in 144 innings in 145 matches with his highest score being 115*. He has batted at an average of 27.07 and a strike rate of 134.61.

    Aaron Finch (Australia) – 125 SixesThe former Australia captain has scored 3120 runs in 103 innings in 103 matches with his highest score being 172. He has batted at an average of 34.28 and a strike rate of 142.53.

    Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 124 Sixes The explosive West Indies batsman has scored 1899 runs in 75 innings in 79 matches with his highest score being 117. He has batted at an average of 27.92 and a strike rate of 137.50.

    Muhammad Wasim (UAE) – 123 SixesThe UAE batsman has scored 1977 runs in 53 innings in 53 matches with his highest score being 112. He has batted at an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 154.69.

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  • Unique initiative of Adani Foundation: E-vehicles given to villagers for smooth transportation, uniforms and school bags distributed to 250 children during school entrance ceremony

    Surguja. Under the social concerns of Rajasthan State Electricity Generation Corporation Limited, Adani Foundation distributed e-vehicles in two development blocks of Surguja district, Udaipur and Lakhanpur, on Wednesday. In a program organized at the tehsil office premises of Lakhanpur, Ambikapur MLA Rajesh Agarwal gave e-vehicles to Dharam Singh Lakhanpur and Nand Kunwar Udaipur. A garbage collection e-vehicle was given to the Swachh Mahila Self Help Group. On the occasion of Shala Praveshotsav, it is proposed to distribute uniforms and school bags to one thousand children of government primary and secondary schools of 14 villages affected by the project of Parsa East Kete Basen coal mine on the initiative of Adani Foundation. It was started from the school of village Salhi and Parsa. Here, on the first day of school, school bags and uniforms provided by Adani Foundation were distributed to more than 250 children of government primary and secondary schools.

    On this occasion, Ban Singh Netam SDM Udaipur, Ved Prakash Gupta District CEO, Chandrashila Jaiswal Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar Akash Gautam and Adani Enterprises Cluster Head Manoj Shahi were present. Apart from this, MLA representative Rakesh Agarwal, Ravi Agarwal, Saurabh Agarwal, along with Anil Pratap Singh BJP Mandal President, Prabodh Singh and Chandrabasu Prasad BJP General Secretary, Santosh Jaiswal, Keshav Agarwal, Vijay Agarwal, Deepak Agarwal were present. During the school entrance ceremony, Ravikant Yadav Block Education Officer along with Vijay Korram Sarpanch Village Salhi, Jhalluram Sarpanch Parsa, Umashankar, Santosh Neti Gram Panch, Adani Enterprises Human Resources Department Head Ram Dwivedi, Land Department Head Rajesh Sao, Mass Communication Department Head Atul Kumar Gupta, Adani Foundation Head Umendra Yadav, Saurabh Singh, Amit Rai and other staff, eminent citizens of the village Dinesh Yadav and Principals and teachers of schools graced the ceremony.

    MLA appreciated CSR activities

    On this occasion, MLA Rajesh Agarwal appreciated the CSR activities of Adani Foundation and requested to expand its CSR operations in Lakhanpur and Udaipur blocks, focusing on health services initiatives. Cluster head of Adani Enterprises Manoj Shahi told about various works done by the group under social concerns in the program. On the request of the MLA to expand health services, he gave his consent while giving information about the proposed 100-bed multispecialty hospital in village Salhi.

    Chhattisgarh government is getting more than 2 thousand crores from Rajasthan

    At present, more than 3500 people are employed directly and more than 7000 people are employed indirectly in the mining project of Rajasthan State Electricity Generation Corporation Limited. At the same time, the Central and Chhattisgarh governments are getting more than 2000 crore rupees annually from Rajasthan State Electricity Generation Corporation Limited in the form of various taxes. Adani Foundation is running many programs of education, health, infrastructure development and livelihood enhancement under social participation in Udaipur block of Surguja district.

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  • Sam Pitroda Re-appointed As Indian Overseas Congress Chairman |

    New Delhi: The Congress party on Wednesday announced the re-appointed of Sam Pitroda as a chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress with immediate effect. 

    “Hon’ble Congress President has reappointed Shri Sam Pitroda as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress with immediate effect,” senior party leader KC Venugopal said in an official statement.

     

    Sam Pitroda re-appointed as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress with immediate effect pic.twitter.com/JZNb5P3PCD
    — ANI (@ANI) June 26, 2024

    The AICC released a statement that stated that the Congress President has reappointed Sam Pitroda to the position with immediate effect.

    Earlier this year in May, Pitroda resigned from his position amid controversies surrounding his remarks about the appearance of Indians. Following this, the grand old party distanced itself from Pitroda’s comments.

     

  • Violence erupted in Kenya: Thousands of protesters set parliament on fire, Indian Embassy issued advisory

    Violence erupts in Kenya: Violent clashes and demonstrations are taking place in cities of the East African country of Kenya after the Kenyan Parliament passed a controversial bill proposing a tax hike. At least 5 people have died in this violence in the capital Nairobi and more than 150 people have been injured. On Tuesday, police fired tear gas and bullets after thousands of people entered Kenya’s Parliament and set a part of it on fire. Kenya’s President William Ruto on Tuesday said that a tough stand will be taken against “violence and anarchy”. Meanwhile, India has issued an advisory for its citizens.

    Let us tell you that 80 thousand to 1 lakh Indians live in Kenya, whose lives are in danger. The Indian Consulate in Kenya said in an advisory posted on the social media platform X, “In view of the current tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid visiting areas affected by protests and violence until the situation clears.” It said, “Please follow local news and the mission’s website and social media handles for updates.”

    ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN KENYA

    In view of the prevailing tense situation, all Indians in Kenya are advised to exercise utmost caution, restrict non-essential movement and avoid the areas affected by the protests and violence till the situation clears up.

    — India in Kenya (@IndiainKenya) June 25, 2024

    This bill caused a ruckus

    The aim of the Finance Bill was to increase or impose taxes or fees on many daily use goods and services including internet data, fuel, bank transfers and diapers. Last week, in view of the protests, the 16 percent VAT on motor vehicles, vegetable oil and mobile money transfers as well as bread was abolished, but these concessions are not enough for the people amid the ever-rising inflation in Kenya. Through the Finance Bill, the government aims to raise an additional $ 2.7 billion in domestic revenue.

    Regarding this finance bill, a youth-led movement had warned President William Ruto’s government against passing the finance bill. They say that this will increase the financial problems of Kenyans. But ignoring this, the MPs passed it. It is also believed that the President will sign it to approve it. However, religious leaders are calling it inappropriate.

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  • Made By Google Event 2024 Date Officially Announced; From Pixel 9 Series To Android 15-All You Need To Know |

    Made By Google Event 2024: Google has confirmed the date of the ‘Made By Google Event’ with speculation to unveil the upcoming Pixel 9 series. The event is scheduled to take place on August 13 at the company’s headquarters with a keynote in Mountain View, California. The event will begin at 10 AM PT and 10:30 PM IST.

    Notably, the company also hosted a dedicated microsite on Google Store. This has surprised all the tech fans, as the event date is much earlier than Google’s traditional schedule.”. The Made By Google Event is expected to have several major advancements from Google, particularly in the realm of AI. Earlier, Apple, during its WWDC event held earlier this month, also had a couple of AI (Artificial Intelligence) announcements in store. 

    We’re on 
    Get ready for magic. Coming soon 

    Learn more at: https://t.co/72BVe5FKyB pic.twitter.com/GuWcIJ63uz
    — Google India (@GoogleIndia) June 26, 2024

    Made By Google Event: What To Expect?

    Adding further, Google might be aiming to capture consumer attention with its upcoming Pixel devices and Gemini AI features ahead of Apple’s new iPhones and the stable iOS 18 release with Apple Intelligence. Therefore, we may see the launch of new Pixel hardware (such as the Pixel 9 series), the stable version of Android 15, and updates to Gemini AI at this event. (Also Read:Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event 2024 Scheduled For July 10 In Paris; Where To Watch Livestream And What To Expect)

    Notably, the Pixel 9 series may include the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and the highly anticipated Pixel 9 Pro XL. Apart from this, users could see the launch of the Pixel Watch 3 in two sizes and the Pixel Buds Pro 2. 

    Moreover, tech enthusiasts can also anticipate updates to Android. Google is expected to unveil enhancements that refine the Android experience, including new security features, performance improvements, and innovative functionalities that leverage AI. 

  • UEFA EURO 2024 Ukraine Vs Belgium, Group E Game Live Streaming Details: When & Where to Watch in India? , Football News

    After a shocking defeat to Slovakia in the opening fixture of EURO 2024, Dominic Tedesco’s side gave an impressive display against Romania. They come into this fixture with their Round of 16 spot still uncertain and will look to ensure that with a victory.

    Kevin De Bruyne led Belgium to a 2-0 victory on Saturday, scoring his country’s second goal after Youri Tielemans scored first. They looked like a wounded predator again in that game. Romelu Lukaku exemplifies this best. The 31-year-old has had three goals disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the tournament thus far. He would have been the top scorer if the margins hadn’t been so small.

    On the other hand, Ukraine won their last game against Slovakia after being battered 3-0 by Romania. The qualification scenario in group E remains open as any team who win their next game will directly qualify into the round of 16 stage.

    Eyes will be on Kevin De Bruyne to pull the strings in the game as he did in his last game.

    When and where to watch Ukraine Vs Belgium, UEFA EURO 2024?

    The match will be played at the Stuttgart Arena. The match will kick-off at 09:30 PM IST, Wednesday.

    Where to get the live telecast of Ukraine Vs Belgium, EURO 2024 Group E game in India?

    Sony Sports Network are the official broadcasters of UEFA Euro 2024 in India. The match can be watched live on all Sony Sports Channel.

    Where to get live streaming of Ukraine Vs Belgium, EURO 2024 Group E game in India?

    Live streaming of Ukraine Vs Belgium, EURO 2024 Group E match will be available on Sony LIV website and app.

    Possible line-ups

    Ukraine: Trubin; Tymchyk, Zabarnyi, Svatok, Matviyenko, Mykolenko; Yarmolenko, Shaparenko, Brazhko, Mudryk; Yaremchuk

    Belgium: Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate; Tielemans, Onana, De Bruyne; Doku, Lukaku, Bakayoko

  • National Education Policy-2020 will be implemented in Chhattisgarh: Now studies will be done through semester system, syllabus will also change, know what is the complete provision…

    Satyapal Rajput, Raipur. National Education Policy-2020 will be implemented in Chhattisgarh from July. In a press conference, Higher Education Department Secretary R Prasanna said, now instead of annual studies, studies will be done through semester system. Syllabus has also been changed. Guest lecturer policy has also been implemented. The new policy has brought about a radical change in the Higher Education Department.

    Higher Education Department Secretary Prasanna said, there is a provision of continuous evaluation in this policy, which will increase the mental energy as well as intellectual capacity of the students. Due to semester based curriculum, students will not have stress of examination. This policy based on multi-disciplinary system gives freedom to students to study subjects of other faculties as per their wish. Along with the inclusion of Indian knowledge system in the curriculum, extra-curricular activities have also been included in the curriculum. Emphasis has been laid on optimal use of technology.

    Main provisions of National Education Policy 2020 03/04 year multi-faculty undergraduate course All courses will be based on credits and will be under choice based credit system. A student can complete the 03/04 year Bachelor course in a maximum of 07 years. If a student leaves studies for any reason after completing the first year under the “Multiple Entry Multiple Exit” provision during the course period, then he will be awarded a ‘Certificate’ under that faculty after completing two years and leaving, he will be awarded a ‘Diploma’ degree and after completing the third year, he can leave the course after obtaining the degree of ‘Aatak’. Students who wish to specialize in a particular subject or do research can continue the course in the fourth year and can obtain the degree of ‘Honors/Honors with Research’ in the fourth year. Under this policy, multi-disciplinary education, ideological understanding and critical thinking, skill development along with ethical values ​​have also been made a part of the curriculum. There is a provision of 30% marks in continuous internal assessment and 70% marks in end semester examination. To pass, it will be mandatory for the student to get a total of 40% in both (internal and end semester examination). Under the generic elective, a student of Arts/Science/Commerce faculty can take any one subject of other faculty as per his wish in addition to his own faculty. The student can also study the subject related course from the courses available in online education platforms such as SWAYAM/MOOC. Providing quality education through timely enrollment and continuous assessment of self-study students. These are the provisions in the National Education Policy –

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  • India Slams Pakistan For “Baseless,” “Deceitful” Narratives At UN General Assembly |

    New Delhi: India has slammed Pakistan for its “baseless and deceitful narratives,” after Islamabad’s envoy Munir Akram made references to Kashmir in his speech at the UN General Assembly.

    While delivering a statement at the UNGA debate on the annual report, Pratik Mathur, the Minister at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, said that one delegation “misused” this forum to spread “deceitful and baseless” narratives.

    Mathur said, “Earlier in the day, one delegation misused this forum to spread baseless and deceitful narratives, which is not a surprise. I will not dignify these remarks with any response just to save valuable time of this august body.”

    His remarks came after Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UN during the debate at the UN General Assembly called for monitoring the implementation of resolutions, including those on Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir.

    Pakistan regularly brings up the Jammu and Kashmir issue at UN platforms and other some international forums, irrespective of the agenda of the meetings.

    India has repeatedly rejected Pakistan’s attempts to raise the Kashmir issue on international platforms, asserting that the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh are “integral parts of India” and Pakistan has no “locus standi” to make statements regarding India’s domestic matters.

    During the UNGA debate, Pratik Mathur on Tuesday stressed the need for a comprehensive reform of the Security Council with expansion of both permanent and non-permanent members.

    “We welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate on the Report of the Security Council. We thank the members of the Security Council and the Secretariat for producing the annual report of the Security Council.,” Mathur said.

    “India also joins others in congratulating new incoming members for having been elected to the Council for the period 2025-2026. We look forward to working with them in a constructive and positive manner,” he added.

    The Indian diplomat pointed out that the UN Charter bestows on the report a profound seriousness, as is evident from the fact that there exists a separate provision mandating such a report, rather than clubbing it with the provision for reports from other UN bodies.

    “The annual report of the Security Council must inform, highlight and analyse the measures that it has decided upon or taken to maintain international peace and security during the reporting period,” the Indian diplomat said.

    “However, the debate on the annual report has become a ritual without much substance. The annual reports have become compendium containing details of the meetings, briefers, and outcome documents. Last year, only six monthly reports were compiled-reflecting lack of interest among the members about this ritual.,” he further said.

    Mathur also stated that the annual report is also meant to be an analysis on the UN peacekeeping operations, but in reality there is little information on how peacekeeping operations.He also said there should be a definite timeline for completing the report, circulating to wider General Assembly members and holding the debate.

    “The annual report, in its truest form, is also meant to be an analysis on the UN peacekeeping operations, the flagship tool for the maintenance of international peace and security. However, in reality, we find there is little information on how peacekeeping operations are run, on the problems they face, on why certain mandates are set or changed, or on when and why they are strengthened, scaled down or ended. As most peacekeepers are contributed by non-Council members, who put the lives of their troops at risk to serve the cause of international peace, a better partnership between the Security Council and the Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) is needed,” Mathur said

    Mathur stressed the need to bring the Council in line with its Charter responsibility to act on behalf of the entire membership, adding that the only remedy is a “comprehensive reform of the Security Council,” involving expansion in its permanent and non-permanent categories.

    “It is high time to bring the Council in line with its Charter responsibility to act on behalf of the entire Membership. This will not be achieved without enhancing the membership in both the categories — permanent and non-permanent members,” Mathur said.

    “We remain convinced that the only remedy is a comprehensive reform of the Security Council, involving expansion in its permanent and non-permanent categories. Only this will enable the Council to manage effectively today’s conflicts around the globe as well as the increasingly complex and interconnected global challenges it faces today,” he added.

    He further added that the Security Council too needs to prove its credibility and improve its performance, at a time when performance assessment has become one of the focus areas at the United Nations. 

  • Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Walks Out Of Courtroom As Free Man After Reaching Plea Deal In US |

    Washington: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walked out of the courtroom in Saipan as a free man for the first time in 12 years after a US judge signed off on his plea deal on Wednesday morning (local time), CNN reported.

    Assange walked out of the courtroom as a free man into the bright Saipan sunshine, raised one hand to reporters before leaving in his car for the airport, where he took a flight to the Australian capital Canberra.

    Speaking outside the court, Assange’s US lawyer, Barry Pollack, said Assange had “suffered tremendously in his fight for free speech and freedom of the press.”

    Speaking to reporters, Pollack said, “The prosecution of Julian Assange is unprecedented in the 100 years of the Espionage Act.” He said, “Mr Assange revealed truthful, newsworthy information… We firmly believe that Mr Assange should never have been charged under the Espionage Act and engaged in an exercise that journalists engage in every day,” according to CNN report.

    Julian Assange was released from a high-security prison in London on Monday and had already departed from the UK in a private jet before the world learned about his agreement with the US government.

    The 52-year-old Australian appeared in a US courtroom on the Northern Mariana Islands to formalise the agreement. He pleaded guilty to conspiring unlawfully to obtain and disseminate classified information over his alleged role in one of the largest breaches of classified material in US military history.

    In the court in Sapian, Assange said, “I am, in fact, guilty of the charge.” WikiLeaks founder, who has long held a deep mistrust of the US, even accusing it of allegedly planning his assassination, was hesitant about entering the continental US, and so prosecutors requested for all proceedings to take place in a day in a US federal court in Saipan, the largest island and Northern Mariana Islands capital.

    US Justice Department prosecutors said the court on the islands made logistical sense as it is near Australia, where Assange will travel after his legal battle ends. Australia’s Ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, and a former prime minister who helped facilitate negotiations with the US, watched proceedings in the courtroom.

    At the start of the hearing, the judge reminded Assange that he was back in the US and that this court was the “smallest, youngest, and furthest from the nation’s capital.” The WikiLeaks founder looked relaxed in the courtroom while he sat next to his attorneys.

    Asked by the judge, Ramona Manglona, ​​to speak on what he had done to be charged,

    Assange responded, “Working as a journalist, I encouraged my source to provide information that was said to be classified in order to publish that information. I believe that the First Amendment protected that activity… I believe the First Amendment and the Espionage Act are in contradiction with each other, but I accept that it would be difficult to win such a case given all these circumstances.”

    In her sentencing, Ramona Manglona said Assange was entitled to a credit for the time served for his incarceration at a prison in the UK. The judge said, “It appears that your 62-month imprisonment is fair and reasonable.” She stated, “You will be able to walk out of this courtroom a free man. I hope there will be some peace restored.”

    The judge told Assange that “timing matters” and she would have been less inclined to accept a plea 10 years ago. She further said that there was no personal victim in this case, Assange’s action did not result in any known physical injury, CNN reported.

    For years, the US said that Julian Assange’s lives were endangered and posed a threat to national security. Assange and his whistleblower website gained attention in 2010 after a series of leaks from former Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

    The website shared a video showing a US military helicopter firing on and killing two journalists and several Iraqi civilians in 2007. Several months later, the website disclosed over 90,000 classified Afghan war documents dating back to 2004.

    In 2010, Assange wanted in Sweden to respond to questions over allegations of sexual assault that had emerged. In 2012, Assange sought political asylum within the Ecuadorian embassy in west London. He stayed there for almost seven years until the Metropolitan Police entered his safe haven in 2019, acting on the US Justice Department’s extradition warrant.

    UK officers entered his safe haven after Ecuador withdrew his asylum and invited authorities into the embassy, ​​citing Assange’s bad behaviour. Assange had originally been facing 18 criminal charges regarding his organisation’s release of sensitive information into the public domain, according to a CNN report.

    As part of the agreement brokered with the US Justice Department, Assange entered a guilty plea to a single criminal charge. His punishment was 62 months in prison. However, he will not have to spend any time in prison in the US, as the sentence equates to the five years he fought extradition while remaining at Belmarsh prison in London. The deal brokered with the US is the final act of a 14-year-old legal battle that has spanned continents.