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Army Repels Chinese Intrusion In Arunachal Pradesh: Government Sources

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Army Repels Chinese Intrusion In Arunachal Pradesh: Government Sources

Indian soldiers had a tense confrontation with Chinese troops who crossed the line of actual control or LAC crossed Arunachal Pradesh last week.

The development took place one month after the Chinese army invaded Uttarakhand. The source said: “There are differences in views on the actual line of control in the area…Both sides are conducting patrols within their line of view.” Sources indicate that the physical contact between Indian and Chinese soldiers may have lasted for several hours before the soldiers from both sides disengaged. India’s defense in this sector has not been compromised. There have been reports of China’s invasion of the region many times in the past.

On August 30, nearly 100 Chinese soldiers crossed LAC 5 kilometers in the Barahouti area north of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve last month and returned a few hours later from the area guarded by the Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) , The news agency PTI said. According to the sources cited by PTI, Barahoti had a minor violation due to the different views of the two parties on LAC.

However, they said that what surprised Indian officials was the number of Chinese soldiers who violated the rules on August 30. China has also greatly accelerated infrastructure construction in Latin America. After the confrontation in eastern Ladakh, India has been keeping a strict vigil along the nearly 3,500 kilometers of LAC. On May 5 last year, after violent clashes in the Pangong Lake area, a border standoff broke out between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. Both sides gradually strengthened their presence by influx of tens of thousands of soldiers and heavy weapons.

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After a series of military and diplomatic talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process in the Gogra area last month.

News Source : NDTV

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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