Canadian PM Trudeau Flees Ottawa Amid Anti-COVID Vaccine Protests
The ‘Freedom Convoy’ that began as a protest against a COVID vaccination mandate for cross-border truckers has expanded into a huge protest against the Canadian government. After a massive demonstration descended on Parliament Hill on Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family left their residence in the country’s capital and relocated to a […]
Celebrating The 73rd Republic Day Of India: The Evolution Of Indian Warfare
As part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the 2022 Republic Day parade will exhibit India’s military might at Rajpath in New Delhi. India’s military prowess continues to grow every year. Both on the eastern and western fronts, it continues to be threatened by Pakistan, China, as well as by militants, Maoists and terrorist groups. The […]
Satellite Images Show China Intensifying Construction Along Its Disputed Border With Bhutan
According to Reuters’ satellite image analysis, China has intensified settlement construction along its disputed border with Bhutan, with more than 200 structures, including two-story buildings, under construction in six areas. The photographs and analysis provided to Reuters by HawkEye 360, a US data analytics business that utilises satellites to gather intelligence on ground-level activity, and […]
Online Messaging To Become An Integral Part Of The Congress’ Communication Agenda
As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, the Congress is focusing on virtual campaigns in five poll-bound states, with the goal of holding virtual town halls, Facebook and Instagram live events, and green rooms for leaders to connect with voters at a mass level. The grand old party had earlier announced its plans to cancel […]
Kazakhstan: Over 160 Dead, 7939 Detained Amid Russian Crackdown Over Unrest
A death toll of over 160 people has been reported in several days of unrest in Kazakhstan, with almost 6,000 arrests following the riots in Central Asia’s largest country. In a week of upheaval, the 19-million-strong nation has been plagued by unrest with several foreigners being detained. On Sunday, the government-run information portal reported that […]
Australia, Japan Sign Agreement To Offset Security Pressure From Beijing
A new defence agreement between Japan and Australia signed on Thursday was hailed as a breakthrough, with Reuters reporting it as an attempt at strengthening security ties in the backdrop of rising Chinese military and economic might. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison signed a pact that has been in […]
What Is The IHU Variant Of COVID-19?
During an international health crisis involving the highly infectious Omicron strain of COVID, French scientists discovered another strain of the virus that contains 46 mutations. The B.1.640.2 strain, known as IHU, has infected 12 people living in southeastern France so far. In a paper published on medRxiv, researchers said that the first case appeared after […]
PM Modi Cancels Ferozepur Visit, MHA Seeks Report From Punjab Govt Over ‘Serious Security Lapse’
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his trip to Ferozepur in Punjab, where he was scheduled to lay the foundation stones for several projects. PM Modi was supposed to address a rally but he cancelled after being stranded on a flyover for over 15 minutes, due to a blockade by farmers. Farmer groups have […]
Sudan Military Coup: PM Hamdok Resigns As Pro-Democracy Protests Continue
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok’s resignation today comes as a heavy blow to the military leaders who had hoped an agreement with him would appease protesters and legitimise their rule. An October coup led by the Sudanese army led to thousands marching against a recent power-sharing arrangement between the president and the military. On January 2, […]
Centre Remains Quiet On Hate Speech Against Muslims At Dharam Sansads
More than two individuals have been charged in connection with hate speeches delivered against Muslims at a ‘Dharam Sansad’ – a religious congregation – in Haridwar. Haridwar Kotwali SHO Rakinder Singh said on Monday that Swami Dharamdas and Sadhvi Annapurna’s names were added to the FIR after footage of the event was scanned. The FIR […]
