‘Har Ghar Tiranga’: BJP Asks Opposition To ‘Not Politicise’ The Campaign
Celebrations are underway in India, as the country is set to mark 75 years of its independence, owing to which the central government has organised various programs. These celebrations are part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative, which includes the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to […]
Horn Of Africa Is Experiencing The Worst Drought And Food Insecurity In Decades: WHO
On Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that more than 37 million people living in the Horn of Africa are facing acute hunger and severe drought, which has consequently led to the outbreak of several infectious diseases. Furthermore, the organisation has given a dire warning that the care of critically malnourished children will be […]
‘Rashtrapatni’ Row Sparks Heated Exchange Between Smriti Irani And Sonia Gandhi, Leads To War Of Words Between Parties
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has come under fire for his ‘Rashtrapatni’ remark, which he claims was a “slip of tongue”, not intended to disrespect the newly elected President Droupadi Murmu. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ministers claim that Chowdhury knew what the term meant, and used it to demean the President and her office. […]
‘Illegal And Unacceptable’: India Criticises China And Pak’s Move To Involve Third Nations In ‘So-called CPEC’ Projects
On Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a strongly worded statement, opposed the prospective involvement of third nations in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. It has asserted that such activities are “inherently illegal”, and would directly infringe on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This comes amid reports of Pakistan and China encouraging […]
India Has Zero Probability Of Slipping Into Crisis Amid The Global Recession: Report
A Bloomberg survey has indicated that India has a zero percent probability of slipping into a recession in the next year, in contrast to most other economies where the risk of the crisis is rising. Notably, as per the economists who conducted the survey, the probability of recession for several other Asian countries remains unchanged […]
Chhattisgarh BJP Moves No-confidence Motion Against Baghel Government
On Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moved a no-confidence motion against the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in the state assembly. The motion comes amid speculations of a rift between the CM and senior colleague TS Singh Deo, which the BJP claims accounts for a “constitutional crisis” as the latter reportedly resigned […]
Nepal Civic Group Submits Memo Seeking Intervention Against Alleged Chinese Encroachment; Satellite Images Of Chinese Village In Doklam Raise Concern For Indian Defence
On Tuesday, Nepal’s Hindu civic society Rastriya Ekata Abhiyan (REA), led by its president Binay Yadav, submitted a memorandum to the country’s Minister of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, Shashi Shrestha. The group alleged Chinese encroachment in various areas along the Nepal-China border, and sought for “decisive and strict action” by the Nepal government. […]
Bangladesh: Hindu Temples, Homes Set Ablaze Over Facebook Post; Human Rights Commission Demands Probe
On Friday, several shops, houses, and a temple belonging to the Hindu community were vandalised and burnt in the Dighalia Bazar area of Narail’s Lohagara Upazila, in southwestern Bangladesh. The attack was carried out by a mob of people over a Facebook post that allegedly belittled Islam. Subsequently, the country’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) […]
‘India 2047 – Towards Rule Of Islam In India’: Alleged PFI Document Reveals Shocking Plot Against Country
Earlier this week, Bihar Police arrested three people, including a retired police officer from Jharkhand, all of whom were allegedly linked to a potential terror module with supposed links to extremist outfit Popular Front India (PFI), for indulging in ‘anti-India’ activities. During the arrest in Patna, the police unearthed an eight-page document that revealed a […]
UP CM’s ‘Population Imbalance’ Remarks Spark Row
On Monday, the release of the United Nations’ annual World Population Prospects (WPP) report coincided with World Population Day. The UN report indicated that India is projected to surpass China to become the world’s most populous country in 2023. Subsequently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, referring to the report, remarked that moving forward there […]
